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State of California Shows up the Fed’s Emissions Targets With Impressively Ambitious AB32 Cap and Trade Program

State of California Shows up the Fed’s Emissions Targets With Impressively Ambitious AB32 Cap and Trade Program

In 2013 California will go where no U.S. state has gone before – it will start a comprehensive emissions limiting program by employing the mandatory use of carbon credits throughout the state for

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Senate Blocks Effort by the GOP to Halt EPA’s Climate Change Legislation

Senate Blocks Effort by the GOP to Halt EPA’s Climate Change Legislation

. The US Senate finally halted an effort by the Republican party to eliminate the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to limit greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles and large

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Obama Condemns BP, Says US Should Seize the Moment to be Green

Obama Condemns BP, Says US Should Seize the Moment to be Green

In an effort to regain his image as the tough commander in chief, President Obama took a moment to directly address the nation last night about the Gulf Coast oil spill. In the first Oval Office speech of

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Kerry, Lieberman to Unveil Climate Bill Today!

Kerry, Lieberman to Unveil Climate Bill Today!

You can stop holding your breath now, it’s really happening. Today Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman will unveil the Senate Climate Bill to the nation. Without the aid of their co-author,

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Obama Set to Announce Offshore Oil Drilling Plan

Obama Set to Announce Offshore Oil Drilling Plan

Later today, President Obama is set to announce a plan that will open up many offshore areas for oil and natural gas exploration. While the move will surely anger environmentalists, many folks hope that

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Toshiba Kills Incandescent Bulb Production

Toshiba Kills Incandescent Bulb Production

Yesterday, Toshiba ended its manufacture of mass-market incandescent light bulbs–bulbs that use a ton of energy, burn out quickly and pale in comparison in terms of energy efficiency to CFLs and

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New Report Shows Arctic Melt Could Cause $24 Trillion in Damages by 2050

New Report Shows Arctic Melt Could Cause $24 Trillion in Damages by 2050

If the threat of rising seas and altered ecosystems isn’t enough to convince lawmakers we need some serious climate legislation, maybe the financial bottom line will. A report released today

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It’s National Call Week – Tell Your Senator You Want Clean Energy!

It’s National Call Week – Tell Your Senator You Want Clean Energy!

If you’re bummed that you missed yesterday’s National Call-In Day on Clean Energy & Climate Legislation, there’s still time to let your voice be heard. Reach out to your Senator by

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