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Refinery Closures Present Risk for Higher Gasoline Prices on the West Coast
California is set to lose 17% of its oil refinery capacity over the next 12 months because of two planned refinery closures. If realized, the closure of the facilities is likely to contribute to increases in fuel price volatility on the West Coast. Phillips 66 announced plans last October to close its … [continued]
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New Competition In The Class 8 Electric Truck Arena Spells Bad News For Tesla Semi
The US startup Zeem is propelling the class 8 heavy duty electric truck movement forward, with a hub-based, electrification-as-a-service model for commercial fleets.
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California Pivots: Cutting CEQA Red Tape To Boost Housing & Climate Goals
In rare good news out of the United States, California’s just passed reform of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has opened the door for a wave of infill housing development, marking a significant shift in the state’s longstanding approach to urban growth. Signed into law a week ago, the … [continued]
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Knights’ Henry Brzustewicz named to U.S. World Junior Showcase roster
He was a big factor in the Knights’ Memorial Cup victory last month in Rimouski, Que.
Report: Reentry programs help bring repeat offender rate to new low
A Michigan Department of Corrections report says the rate of repeat offenders being returned to prisons is at an all-time low.