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President Bush stumps for ANWR drilling and dirty-energy expansion
In a speech Tuesday, President Bush aimed to pacify Americans’ concerns about skyrocketing fuel and food prices with the assurance that it’s all Congress’ fault. Bush advocated tackling energy prices by throwing environmental protection to the winds (in not quite those words), urging Congress to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling and […]
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EPA chemical-review process sucks, says GAO
U.S. EPA reviews of the health risks posed by ubiquitous chemicals are hampered by extensive nonscientist involvement, says a report from the Government Accountability Office. The EPA review process, rejiggered by the White House in 2004, is cloaked in secrecy, causes years of delay, and has lost credibility, the GAO says. The Defense Department, Energy […]
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Prez candidates talk up Earth Day, Monopoly game gets hip to renewable energy, and more
Read the articles mentioned at the end of the podcast: Expanding the Sphere’s Influence The Beetles Revolution At Lung Last City of Angles Do Not Pass Go Read the articles mentioned at the end of the podcast: Blades of Glory Rack and Forth Drawing on Experience
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How to green your wedding
No one wants to scrimp on matters of the heart. And not a lot of lovebirds want to pass up the chance to throw a meaning-laden bash with friends, family, and bubbly that ends in a sex-crazed vacation. Who could say no to that? But when it comes to weddings, there are greener ways to […]
