http://kvpr.org en http://kvpr.org/post/california-tests-cap-and-trade-system <p>California officials are ramping up for the greenhouse gas emissions cap-and-trade market this November, where companies will be required to pay for their pollution. The state held a trial auction to test the new system for selling carbon credits on Thursday. </P> <p>The main goal of the test run is to make sure the software works smoothly and prevents attempts to game the bidding system, according to, Stanley Young who is with the California Air Resources Board. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:29:26 +0000 Kathleen Masterson 3254 at http://kvpr.org http://kvpr.org/post/california-air-resources-board-maps-air-polluters <p>The California Air Resources Board has created a map that shows the state&rsquo;s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. It is a significant step in the development of California&rsquo;s Cap and Trade program.</p><p>On the new Google Earth map are 625 facilities that each produce more than 25,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases annually. The map breaks down facilities by industry, zip code and emissions. But, Stanley Young with the Air Resources Board says state-to-state comparisons aren&rsquo;t yet available.</p> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 01:57:05 +0000 Bob Moffit 1801 at http://kvpr.org California Air Resources Board Maps Air Polluters