The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) released a report today advising the State of California to use security screening systems, similar to those in airports, in state prisons before investing millions in untested technology intended to block calls by inmates from contraband cell phones.

This study is part of the California's Energy Future (CEF) project, a study designed to help inform the decisions California state and local governments must make in order to achieve California's ambitious goals of significantly reducing total greenhouse gas emissions over the next four decades. This study shows how a combination of electrification and increase in vehicle efficiency could significantly lower emissions from this sector.

Neither Jennifer Santos and Heidi Haugen began their careers with the thought of becoming science teachers. However, through different paths, both became hooked on teaching science early on. Now, as members of Cal TAC, they are sharing their dedication and their experience not only with their own students, but with the greater California community as well.

Read about the role of the California Teacher Advisory Council's role in the CCST Innovate 2 Innovation (i2i) project on digitally enhanced education, working to create future incubators of learning and innovation, along with information about a study that identifies missing opportunities for science learning in California schools and more.

The conversion of municipal waste to energy holds potentially significant environmental benefits for California, although more information is needed on real emissions and performance data from operating waste to energy systems in California, according to a report recently presented to the Governor's office.

The California's Energy Future projects explore what's needed meet the state's goal, answering the call of S-3-05 - the executive order from 2005 mandating the reduction of the state's emissions to 80 percent below the 1990 level by 2050.

Reports released to date include "California's Energy Future - The View to 2050" and "Possibilities, Problems And Potential Envisioned For Nuclear-Powered California in 2050". Other reports in progress will cover issues such as the transportation infrastructure. Click the link below for access to all related projects and resources.