Critics Clash Over California Ecology Corps in SACRAMENTO Review
Critics accuse the California Ecology Corps of failing to meet its public purposes as Assemblyman Mike Cullen launches an Efficiency and Cost Control probe. Hearings begin April 4 to scrutinize a program now facing drastic purpose changes and $2 million in taxpayer funds. Corps director Joe Griggs says conscientious objectors are being phased out, while supporters insist the program fits a broader strategic pattern.
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Nuclear energy urged as California power substitute
A caltech study led by John List argues fossil fuels dominate California energy and federal air pollution limits require new fuels. nuclear power is proposed as the best substitute. In Berkeley, the City Council votes to explore municipal control of PG&E distribution to potentially buy power, halting a ballot measure while supporters push an initiative for a city owned electric system.
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