Crossings Paths with Peter Koo

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Today, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), along with Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric, proposed a new plan that supports the state’s clean energy goals, protects customer choice and ensures that all electric customers are treated equally. The proposal offers a replacement to the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA) framework, supports continued Community Choice …

你可能知道尼古丁是地球上最能令人上癮的藥物之一，但其實這只是冰山一角。對青少年發育中的大腦，尼古丁會造成更多危害。 「至少這不是海洛因！」吸電子煙的青少年可能會翻白眼來反駁你。好，先說這一點： 有證據指出尼古丁可能會帶來青少年濫用藥物的風險，並導致他們在日後成年時上癮。根據研究顯示，青少年可對低劑量的尼古丁上癮，所以即使有偶然吸電子煙的習慣，也會造成終身的影響。尼古丁並可加強青少年本身追求新奇、衝動和冒險的傾向，更不用說會導致令人不快的尷尬行為。 遺害不僅如此。無論他們自認有多聰明，青少年的大腦畢竟尚未完全發育成形，因此特別容易受到尼古丁的侵害。這正能導致各種有關情緒和行為的問題，如重度抑鬱症、廣場恐怖症、恐慌症和反社會人格障礙。而當你明白到使用電子煙的青少年，一年後多三倍機會改吸香煙，你就會明白為什麼電子煙不應該是青少年亂碰的東西。此外，電子煙含有毒的化學物質，可引發哮喘、呼吸道感染和其他的健康問題。 說到尼古丁，成年人其實也不太清楚(任何人說它「不過像咖啡因」實在是令人痛心的嚴重誤導)。但對於青少年來說，這後果更極其嚴峻 — 相當糟糕的是，電子煙行業並未真的嘗試將其令人上癮的產品遠離青少年。忍無可忍？對，我們實在無法忍受下去！請瀏覽StillBlowingSmoke.org/Chinese瞭解詳情。

You may already know that Nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs on the planet, but that’s just the beginning of the story. For teens’ developing brains, nicotine poses far more dangers. “At least it’s not heroin!” a teen vaper might say rolling their eyes. Yeah, about that—evidence suggests nicotine could put teens at risk for substance abuse problems …

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— To help meet the climate-driven challenge of increasing wildfires and extreme weather events, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced a comprehensive Community Wildfire Safety Program. PG&E is working in close coordination with first responders, civic and community leaders and customers on this program. These efforts will have an immediate impact on reducing wildfire threats and …

SEATTLE — Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking public review and comment on its draft 2019 Water System Plan, which details how the utility intends to meet current and future water demands, ensure high quality drinking water, enhance system reliability and resiliency, and cost-effectively invest in and maintain the water system. SPU provides reliable, high-quality drinking water to 1.4 million …

Sacramento, CA – March 8, 2018 – Local organizations are marking International Women’s Day 2018 with a forum on abusive international marriages. OCA Sacramento, My Sister’s House, Soroptimists of Elk Grove have partnered together to host this free event for the region at Cosumnes River College, Winn Center 150 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cathy Vue, Executive Vice President, …

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced that PG&E customers can save $10,000 on the purchase of a new 2017 or 2018 BMW i3 or i3s electric vehicle (EV) including both all-electric (BEV) as well as range extender (REx) models. This offer adds to existing state and federal discounts available to customers in California to help support …

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — With a wet and cold winter storm arriving late Wednesday, and lasting through the weekend, PG&E is urging its customers to take the necessary steps to be prepared and stay safe. Wet and windy weather will move north to south, impacting coastal and inland areas of Northern and Central California. Cold temperatures will bring snow to …