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Chinas new climate pledge puts the United States paltry climate commitments into relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On a visit to Washington, DC, President Xi Jinping of China announced new commitments on Friday to start a national cap-and-trade program to curb national carbon emissions, to pr…
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Bye bye Boehner: House Speaker resigns to forestall shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning it was reported that House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) plans to end his five year tenure as Speaker of the House, and resign from Congress in October. Friends of t…
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Senate Democrats put forward Energy Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today a group of Senate Democrats put forward an energy bill. The bill follows a proposal that came out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in July. Specific provisions inc…
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Love Song to the Earth performers to discuss the song, their participation and issue call to action on climate change
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following their “Love Song to the Earth” performance during the Pope Francis Moral Action on Climate Justice Rally on the National Mall, artists, producers and representatives…
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Chairman Ryan obeys Koch machine, moves to kill domestic wind
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Under the leadership of Chairman Paul Ryan, the House Ways and Means committee is considering legislation to make many of the so-called “tax extenders” permanent. The legisla…
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House committee aims to end crude oil export ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted today to repeal the 40-year-old ban on exporting crude oil. In 2014, sixty-nine percent of voters opposed allowing oil and gas compan…
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Climate coalition calls on President Obama to halt fossil fuel leasing on public lands, oceans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A coalition of more than 400 organizations and leaders will deliver a historic letter to the White House on Tuesday calling on President Obama to stop new federal fossil fuel le…
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“Love Song to the Earth:” An anthem for action
To help ensure that leaders understand what’s at stake, and to encourage citizens to raise their voices in a call for meaningful, global action on climate change. In the midst of this momentous o…
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Internationally renowned artists sing to inspire action on climate change: “Love Song to the Earth”
Features Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Fergie, Colbie Caillat, Natasha Bedingfield, Leona Lewis, Sean Paul, Johnny Rzeznik, Krewella, Angelique Kidjo, Kelsea Ballerini, Nicole Scherzinger…
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Obamas Alaska visit showcases climate hypocrisy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Obama begins a three-day trip to Alaska today, to view how climate change is already having adverse impacts on the state and discuss ways to address them. In his weekly…