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A ruse of Olympic proportions: BP’s carbon offsets
My husband is a self-described Olympics junkie, and our television has been on nonstop since the opening ceremonies. As a result, I have been barraged by the full spectrum of TV commercials — al…
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Severe drought shows stupidity of corn ethanol mandate
If you haven’t noticed from the frostbite-inducing air conditioning in your office yet, it’s been hot this summer. Really really hot–and dry. In fact, more than half of the counties…
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Severe drought puts spotlight on harm of corn ethanol mandate
As the drought gripping the Midwest wreaks havoc on corn crops, resulting in dramatic drops in projected corn yiel…
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Congress and the ethanol lobby square off on the corn ethanol mandate
As the drought continues to wreak havoc on our corn crops, the Renewable Fuel Standard – our federal mandate for corn ethanol and other biofuels – has come under fire. Due to the mandate, we’re…
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Landmark regulations to reduce air pollution from ships in North American waters go into effect
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An Emission Control Area to reduce air pollution from ships in the waters around North America goes into effect today, two years after the International Maritime Organization…
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Newly obtained government documents suggest lawsuit to protect endangered species could delay Keystone XL pipeline construction
OMAHA, Neb.- In a victory for the climate, public health and endangered species, the Fish and Wildlife Service has taken action that could interfere with Canadian oil corporation TransCanada’s plan…
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World Bank, coal, India and Einstein
World Bank Group loans for coal.Subsidizes multinational industry on backs of the poor.Devastates local livelihoods.Degrades air, land and water. Sound familiar? You could be forgiven if you thought w…
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Cruise industry aims to water down environmental safeguards
Nearly two years after the International Maritime Organization approved an Emission Control Area for ships in the waters around North America, the first phase is finally set to begin on August 1. This…
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Green energy on trial at World Trade Organization
“There is little doubt that current WTO negotiations do not fully address the real problems confronting the world and the trading system itself. The threat of global climate change and the catastrop…
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Looking past the smoke and mirrors
Exposing the truth behind the San Onofre AIT report On July 18, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Augmented Inspection Team released its final report regarding the newly replaced, crippled steam gener…