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U.S. Agency Votes to Finance Giant Coal Plant in India
Washington, D.C. – After bowing to political pressure to reverse its rejection of the 3,960 MW Sasan coal-fired Ultra Mega Power and Mine Project, the United States Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im…
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World Bank Inspection Panel Given Green Light to Proceed with Full Investigation into South African Coal Loan
Washington, D.C.—Last week, the World Bank’s independent grievance mechanism, the Inspection Panel, was authorized to conduct a full investigation into alleged policy…
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Taxpayer, Environment, Consumer Coalition Takes “Green Scissors” to Federal Budget
Washington, DC — The Green Scissors Campaign, a diverse coalition of taxpayer, environmental and consumer groups, today released Green Scissors 2010, a report highlighting government programs a…
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Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics: New Legislation to Prevent Exposure
WASHINGTON, DC –For the first time in 70 years, Congress is poised to close the gaping holes in the outdated federal law that allows chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, learning d…
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Controversial Extreme Genetic Engineering Project Announced by Exxon, Scientist
A leading scientist in the controversial field of synthetic biology and oil giant Exxon Mobil announced today that they are opening a greenhouse in San Diego, California, to grow synthetic algae…
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Obama Administration Poised to Provide Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Financing for Coal in India, Undercutting Clean Energy Jobs in the U.S.
Washington, DC – Tomorrow, the U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) board is scheduled to reconsider an application to provide hundreds of millions of dollars in financing to India�…
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Federal Court Rules That Park Visitors Have a Right To Enjoy Serenity and Tranquility in Our National Treasures
Washington, DC — The National Park Service violated federal law in deciding to allow unlimited Jet Ski use in two national parks – Gulf Islands National Seashore (in Florida and Missis…
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Nuke Industry Bullies Students, Demands Lunch Money
WASHINGTON, D.C.– This week, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on supplemental appropriations for the war in Afghanistan and several domestic programs. The domestic progra…
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Energy Department Pressed to Release Records re Nuclear Bailout
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Friday, Southern Company announced it has accepted a preemptive bailout by the Department of Energy for the construction of nuclear reactors in Georgia. Friends…
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Billions of New Nuke Giveaways in Kerry-Lieberman Bill Exposed
Washington, D.C. — The nuclear industry could end up facing no risk under massive tax break subsidies in the Kerry-Lieberman climate bill, according to an important new analysis conducted f…