Critics Target California Ecology Corps as Probe Opens
Sacramento launches a legislative review into claims the California Ecology Corps fails to meet public aims. Assemblyman Mike Cullen chairs hearings set for April 4 to scrutinize why a million tax dollars are spent. Corps director Joe Griggs says conscientious objectors affecting the program will be phased out next year. Governor Reagan defends the concept, noting it fits a broader plan even if some dissenters see only local impact.
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Overuse of fossil fuels under attack
A caltech study led by John List argues federal California air pollution limits cannot be met with current fossil fuel use. nuclear energy is proposed as the best substitute though energy availability would drop. List notes 94 percent of California energy comes from fossil fuels with 72 percent from LA and SF. Berkeley votes to consider city takeover of PG&E power distribution to pursue a municipally owned system.
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