I finally have time to catch up on catching up with life. It's really motivating.1. The LA Times reports that according to a new UN Report carbon dioxide output increased 3% from 2006 to 2007 despite expectations that the economic downtown turn would have a slowing effect on greenhouse gas emissions. Some scientists described the numbers as "scary" while Richard Moss, vice president and managing director for climate change at the World Wildlife Fund said "we should worried--really worried".
2. The state budget cuts for LA County were $34 million more than expected. The Daily News reports:
The budget will cut $33 million from Medi-Cal, $8 million from probation camps, $10 million from mental health and $6 million from alcohol and drug programs, according to a memo by county Chief Executive Officer Bill Fujioka. "Each and every item will have a significant impact on our social programs and will hit the underserved," Fujioka said.
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