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The author reflects on the smarter environmental policy of California. The author informs that fuel providers in California have been finding ways to shift to cleaner processes such as focusing on the production of biofuels. Also the average carbon intensity of petrol and diesel substitutes has been dropped by 5 percent and 6 percent respectively from early 2011 to the end of 2012.

Reports that California's Environmental Protection Agency has decided to cease its controversial plan to destroy records of dissenting scientific opinions on environmental hazards. The suit against the agency brought by three organizations; The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC); The Environmental Law Center; The Society of Professional Journalists.

Reports that Stanford University in California has agreed to pay fines for mishandling hazardous waste materials. Infringement of state regulations; Statement from university director Lawrence Gibbs; Labelling problems.

Reveals that on November 6 California voters will decide the fate of Proposition 128, also called `Big Green,' an environmental initiative. Supporters see it as a model for an aggressive environmental policy while opponents say it will produce uncertain benefits at enormous cost.