Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie sell Malibu home to Ellen De Generes – Los Angeles Times

The 4,088-square-foot house, built in 1962, features walls of glass, dark bamboo flooring, three fireplaces, four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The ocean-view home sits on 1.26 bluff-top acres with a tennis court, a lap pool and beach access. Pitt …

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Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie sell Malibu home to Ellen De Generes – Los Angeles Times

The 4,088-square-foot house, built in 1962, features walls of glass, dark bamboo flooring, three fireplaces, four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The ocean-view home sits on 1.26 bluff-top acres with a tennis court, a lap pool and beach access.

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Green is a big part of the blueprint for Pacific Palisades house – Los Angeles Times

That explains why 50 carpenters, electricians and other tradesmen took the day off Thursday so hundreds of students and professionals could traipse through the half-finished home and view its energy-saving features before interior walls are …

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Willingham: The huge problem with the LA Times teachers project – Washington Post (blog)

Willingham: The huge problem with the LA Times teachers project
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In case you've been off the grid, the Los Angeles Times hired a researcher to analyze seven years of math and English standardized test scores from the LA

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Cost to California of tax breaks for green-tech equipment questioned – Los Angeles Times


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Cost to California of tax breaks for green-tech equipment questioned
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And rules governing what corporations can qualify leave room for businesses beyond solar, wind and geothermal companies to avoid the taxes.
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Study: China Leapfrogs U.S. in Renewable Investment – Clean Skies News


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Study: China Leapfrogs U.S. in Renewable Investment
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China now leads the world in spending on solar and wind, according to a study from the Pew Charitable Trusts. The study looked at spending among the G-20
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Earth, wind & wire: New energy technologies for Californians – Los Angeles Times

Earth, wind & wire: New energy technologies for Californians
Los Angeles Times
What: Solar water heaters typically require a few small rooftop panels, yet the technology is little used in California. How it works: Technologies vary.

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In clean energy, US innovates but builds slowly – CNET


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In clean energy, US innovates but builds slowly
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Also, the US needs to have a national transmission policy to build new lines to carry solar and wind power across the country, he said.
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Villaraigosa considers a carbon surcharge for DWP customers – Los Angeles Times

Villaraigosa considers a carbon surcharge for DWP customers
Los Angeles Times
The extra revenue would be used to move the utility from coal to wind, solar and geothermal sources of energy. The mayor wants 20% of the agency's power to

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