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Landmark Clean Air Rules Set for Ships
LONDON, U.K.—Today, the international body governing the shipping industry approvedrules to limit air pollution from ships in most U.S. and Canadian waters. The rules are expected to…
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North American zone established to limit air pollution from ships
On March 26, 2010, an international body governing the shipping industry approved rules to limit harmful air pollution from ships in most U.S. and Canadian waters. The rules are expected to prevent…
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Bill Introduced to Extend Wasteful Ethanol Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) introduced a bill that would extend ethanol tax credits for another five years, to 2015. This tax credit is set to expire on December 31…
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Senate Votes to Undermine Obama Effort to Cut Fossil Fuel Subsidies
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday, the Senate passed a bill (H.R. 4213) that would retroactively extend many harmful subsidies for polluting corporations if it becomes law.
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US Export-Import Bank to Vote on Carbon Increase Plan Ahead of Obama’s Visit
WASHINGTON DC – March 9 – As the Board of the United States Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) prepares to vote on the
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Obama Administration Moves Forward with Nuclear Industry Bailout
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Media outlets are reporting that President Obama will announce the issuance of taxpayer-backed loan guarantees for nuclear reactors in Georgia next Tuesday.
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Landmark Trial About Patenting Humans Begins Today
NEW YORK CITY—The American Civil Liberties Union’s challenge of patents on two human genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer goes to trial here today.
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Senator Graham’s Claim that Climate Bill Must Be More Business-Friendly Is Wrong
ASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said in a statement earlier today that he is working on new climate change legislation because he t…
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EPA Issues Final Rule to Reduce Air Pollution from Ships
WASHINGTON, DC — Nine years after Friends of the Earth filed a petition requesting more protective air pollution limits on large ships, and after two court battles in which Earthjustice represen…
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Letter to the Export-Import Bank
Urging the U.S. Ex-Im Bank not to provide financing for mega coal power plants in South Africa.