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Enviro-backed congressional candidates win a number of seats, but not as many as hoped
Oil industry leaders are predicting “dark days” for fossil fuels under President-elect Barack Obama, while environmentalists are celebrating the election as a win for clean energy. But much will depend on the makeup of Congress. Though a number of enviro-backed congressional candidates got the nod last night, there weren’t quite as many pick-ups as greens […]
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Fungus in rainforest foliage has promise as biofuel
A fungus hiding out in the trees of a Patagonian rainforest could be “a better source of biofuel than anything we use at the moment,” according to the scientist who accidentally discovered it.
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Obama considers RFK Jr. for EPA
Holy sh*t: President-elect Barack Obama is strongly considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Environmental Protection Agency, a Cabinet post, Democratic officials told Politico. I must say, I don’t see this: The selection of Kennedy would be a shrewd early move for the new presidential team. Obama advisers said the nomination would please both […]
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Obama on dealing with dumb debate questions
“I often find myself trapped by the questions and thinking to myself, ‘You know, this is a stupid question, but let me … answer it.’ Instead of being appropriately [the tape is garbled]. So when Brian Williams is asking me about what’s a personal thing that you’ve done [that’s green], and I say, you know, […]
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Michael Crichton dies of cancer
Michael Crichton, bestselling author and climate skeptic, has died of cancer at the age of 66.
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Leonardo DiCaprio working on another eco-flick
Word on the street is that Titanic environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio is working on a follow-up to his 2007 eco-documentary The 11th Hour. Word to the wise, Leo, don’t let Gore get wind of your idea …
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House Dems already talking about major leadership changes
Mere hours after the election, some Democrats in the House are plotting a major leadership shakeup. Via Politico: House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Henry A. Waxman is calling senior Democrats to seek the top spot on Energy and Commerce, according to Democrats on and off Capitol Hill. This puts the Californian in a direct […]
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A video story of post-election hopes for the planet
Now that the most epic presidential election of our lives is over, Americans should have plenty of free time on our hands. So, what next? This is where Jo comes in. She’s an average American looking for real — heck, any — leadership on climate change from a shiny new President Obama. And she’s got […]
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A green look at election results in Washington state
Once the BIG race for the White House was called, Seattle-area voters turned their attention to that other Washington. Here are some key races in Washington state and a look at what the election results could mean for the environment: Christine Gregoire. Governor: Christine Gregoire The governor’s race was a close one again this year […]
