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Michigan’s Democratic governor wins reelection
Michigan's Democratic governor, Jennifer Granholm, has beaten back Republican Dick DeVos. It's an important win for enviros -- Granholm is about as green as one could manage in the home state of the U.S. auto industry. Background on the race here.
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Chafee goes down
CNN is now calling the
New HampshireRhode Island [ed. note: typing too fast!] race for Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse -- a big and somewhat surprising defeat for Lincoln Chafee. -
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Climate-change protesters hit the streets, fish are disappearing, and more
Read the news items highlighted in this week’s podcast: Teach a Man to Fish, and … Oh, Never Mind And I’ll Blow Your Case Down Adventures in Agriculture Hauntingly Familiar Under the Macroscope Read the articles mentioned at the end of the podcast: Mother Knows Best Bread Basket Case The Moral of the Story Home […]
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Who will control them if the Dems win
If, as widely expected, the Dems take the House tonight, it will represent a fundamental shift in power in D.C. A big part of that will be control over key committees. Here are the main green-related committees, and the House member who stands to take over in a Dem-controlled House:
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Enviro voters hope to green the statehouses as well
Muck's got the complete scoop here and here, but here's a quick rundown on governors' races with a green tinge:
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Enviros turn eco ear to House races
There are few key House races we here at Gristmill will be keeping an eye on tonight, races where the environment has been a big issue in the run up to today's elections. We're looking for feedback from you on others where environmental issues will be a factor in tonight's results.
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Key races on the green front
In today's Senate showdowns, there's plenty to be anxious about on the enviro front. Muckraker's got the nitty gritty on key races here, but a quick rundown of races to watch out for:
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An artist invokes the spirit of courageous Americans, past and present
Editor’s note: We asked painter Robert Shetterly to share part of a portrait collection and book he’s created called “Americans Who Tell the Truth.” In addition to eco-legends such as Henry David Thoreau, Rachel Carson, Edward Abbey, and even Grist friend Bill McKibben, the artist profiles lesser-known activists who have shown us how to fight […]
