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LAO Rips $54,000 Valero Oil-Funded "Study" Designed To Ditch AB 32, California Climate and Energy…

15 years ago susan 10 Comments

The state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) today released a report further discrediting a $54,000 oil-sponsored study that falsely exaggerated the costs of AB 32; California’s clean energy and air pollution standards law. The discredited study, trying to scare voters is the foundation for an oil-funded ballot initiative that the oil … [continued]

3 Hidden Costs of High Oil Prices

17 years ago sarahlozanova 1 Comment

As a barrel of oil hovers around $130, the news has been bombarding us with the obvious effects of high oil prices. As most people weep at the pump, some environmentalists are rejoicing. Gas consumption is down, but there are additional hidden costs to high gas prices that leave even … [continued]