CALIFORNIA DRAFTS GREENHOUSE TARGETS, WEST COAST TO FOLLOW

California's environmental regulators and energy commission officials are drafting landmark greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets for the state expected to be announced by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) early next year, according to sources. West Coast regional GHG reduction targets are subsequently expected to be announced jointly by California, Oregon and Washington officials, according to a source involved in the effort. The forthcoming targets are an important signal that more efficient and cleaner energy is a top priority in California...