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Prop. 8 in Federal Court

Does Proposition 8 violate the U.S. Constitution? We're at the trial with ongoing coverage on the radio and on our blog.

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Examining how California is responding to climate change.

An inside look into the people and politics of state government.

Taking on the health care issues that matter to Californians.

Exploring the future of manufacturing jobs in California.

Monday, October 5, 2009 | Listen to the program

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Japan: A Model of Energy Efficiency?

California has set a string of ambitious greenhouse gas-cutting goals in recent years, but whether they're attainable has been a subject of some skepticism. One country we might look to for inspiration is Japan, which is, by some measures, the most energy-efficient country on the planet. The island nation has spent the last three decades on an obsessive quest to reduce its energy consumption. Reporter: Rob Schmitz

More: Meet the Sakakis : Learn how the average Japanese family saves energy. (from the Climate Watch blog)
More: Climate Watch: Rising Sun : complete series looking at Japan's strides in energy efficiency.

End Music: "Microwave Rhapsody" by Gonzalez Mikami and Titi Matsumura, from the CD "The Best of Gontiti Works"

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