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Watch the video and read the transcript

Last night’s vice presidential debate featured an important exchange on climate change. Grist is posting the video and transcript excerpt below: Moderator Gwen Ifill’s question to Sarah Palin: “Governor, I’m happy to talk to you in this next section about energy issues. Let’s talk about climate change. What is true and what is false about […]

Nine states sue EPA over water rule, saying it allows pollution

Nine U.S. states and the Canadian province of Manitoba have sued the U.S. EPA over a regulatory change that exempts transfers of water from one water body to another from Clean Water Act protections. If allowed to stand, the plaintiffs charge, the June administrative ruling would permit ships to dump ballast water in the Great […]

Rate the energy and climate quotes on Ameritocracy

As Ashley Braun noted in an earlier post, Grist recommends checking out Ameritocracy.com and participating in their unique approach to rating the debate. Grist recommends the climate and energy questions in particular. Here’s one on climate change:

Snippets from the news

• GAO skeptical of claims that clean coal will soon be ready for the big-time. • Houston and Los Angeles deemed to have “severe” smog. • L.A., Long Beach ports inaugurate new anti-smog plan. • Ships can keep dumping coal and other residues into Great Lakes. • Head of NOAA announces resignation.