ET 10/96: Table of Contents

Election '96: at stake for people and the planet: The past election of the 104th Congress turned out to be a disaster for our environmental safeguards although this was not what the voters really wanted. Will we do better in the 105th?
Local growth measures on the November ballot: With so much of environmental regulation telling developers NO, it's satisfying to have a YES for a group that is working within the spirit of responsible development. And, a couple of NOs for the other guys, too.

U.S. EPA finalizes approval of California's clean air plans: With the worst air quality in the nation, California gets the green light for new programs that should help us all breathe a little easier.
Polluters whine as state gets serious about air pollution: You would think that getting the nastiest, smog-belching vehicles off our streets and highways would be a good thing. But not if you listen to the local media.
Repairing a legacy of pollution by Kelco: It took the U.S. EPA and Department of Justice to bring this long-term air polluter to heel. Benefits to air quality will be substantial.

Over 800 acres added to permanent preserve: State, federal and county governments cooperate in Otay aquisition.

Creating jobs in a sustainable world: Environmental regulation as a stimulus to new job opportunities.
The Good City and the Good Life: Renewing the sense of community: In an increasingly depersonalized global economy, a little local dependence can be a good thing.
All about Environmental Impact Reports & the California Environmental Quality Act

"V" is for Vote: Our resident eco-radical on voting, political parties and the electoral process.