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Forward on Climate, Say Over 50,000 in US Rallies

Over 50,000 people gathered across the US on Sunday, February 17th, to tell President Obama to move forward on climate, with more than 40,000 alone rallying in Washington DC, reports Jamie Henn at 350.org.  Earlier in the week, dozens of … Continue reading

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Hurricane Sandy: Nature’s Voting Ad

Whether you understand how profound the effect of global warming is on our climate, the solution, transitioning to clean energy – fast – is a policy of no regrets: the resulting job boost, lack of pollution that will significantly cut … Continue reading

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Obama Seeks End to Oil and Gas Subsidies

As Americans pay more at the gas pump, President Obama asked Congress recently to end the $4 billion subsidy to oil and gas companies, reports Helene Cooper and Jonathan Weisman at the New York Times. Obama vowed to tackle long-term … Continue reading

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Former US Secretary Tim Wirth Proposes Ambitious Clean Energy Agenda

Tim Wirth, a former US senator and Clinton era under-secretary of state, blamed the Obama administration for an ineffective climate change policy, Lisa Friedman of Energy and Environment news reported recently. Obama has to explain just how serious it is … Continue reading

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Keystone Message to Obama – Fight Climate Change, Pollution

President Barack Obama has now delayed approval of the Keystone pipeline project for shipping tar sand oil to US refineries, til after the 2012 US elections, reports Elizabeth McGowan at InsideClimate News, topping a story of revived environmental activism. Activists … Continue reading

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