How universities handle demonstrations by extremist groups, a private nonprofit coordinates emissions programs between CA & Canada, Sen. Portantino wants school to start later.
The unforeseen consequences of cool roofs and pavements
So-called cool roofs and pavements are seen as solutions to the city's urban heat island effect.
These roofs and pavements reflect more sunlight. That transmits less heat to the surrounding air, which in turn keeps local temperatures lower.
That could be a good thing, both locally, and for the warming planet as a whole.
BUT some new reports show...both cool pavements and roofs may have some unexpected consequences.
KPCC's Emily Guerin, who looked into cool roofs, joined A Martinez to break it down.
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CA and Canada work together to reach emissions targets with joint cap-and-trade program
Last month, after a lot of political wrangling, Governor Jerry Brown succeeded in extending the state's cap-and-trade program.
It's designed to limit the overall production of greenhouse gases by allowing companies to buy and sell credits for carbon emissions. The program is managed by a private nonprofit corporation operating out of Sacramento.
The California cap-and-trade market actually extends outside of California – outside of the U.S. borders, in fact. It includes the Canadian province of Quebec as a trading partner, and Ontario is expected to join. This arrangement is part of the Western Climate Initiative, or WCI.
And now, with more states committing to reducing emissions after President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement, some are wondering if these states will join the WCI.
Take Two spoke with Robert Jackel, a lawyer who specializes in regulation and wrote about this for The Atlantic.
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This senator wants students to get more Z's so they can get more A's
It's finally back to school time for Southern California.
Kids are sitting in classrooms today as L.A. public schools kick off the academic year.
And a lot of teenagers - and their parents - were probably thinking this morning: "Why do we have to be there so early?"
There's a body of evidence that indicates teens do better in school when the first bell rings a little later in the morning.
California State Senator Anthony Portantino of La Cañada is pushing legislation that sets the earliest start time 8:30 a.m. His bill is now in Assembly.
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Tuesday Reviewsday: Jessie J, Bosco and Jarreau Vandal feating Zak Abel
Tuesday Reviewsday is our weekly new music segment, and this week Morgan Rhodes joins A Martinez to talk about the latest releases.
Here are her picks.
"Cruel" and "Free"
Atlanta native Bosco's new project has wings. After releasing a heat rock called Castles featuring Wondaland Arts darlings St. Beauty, the word got out an album was forthcoming ... here's the video for Castles.
Her new album is good news for all of us, and the album is well worth the wait.
Jarreau Vandal feat. Zak Abel
"Make You Love Me"
Soulection impresario Jarred Vandal hooks up with UK's Zak Abel to make a bouncy, soulful summer song about shooting your shot. While the track sonically a bit different from his previous releases and collaborations, that soulful voice remains in tact.
Morgan Saint
"You"
The leadoff single from her forthcoming album HERO 17, is slow, catchy, coy and cool. The theme is the daunting task of finding "the one". A standout first effort from the singer who took an interesting route to becoming a singer.
Jesse J
Real Deal
Things that are important to note about Jesse J: 1) she can really sing; 2) she can really sing.
She's back after a three year hiatus and a side hustle that's kept her quite busy.