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Ted Cruz continues to embarrass nation, himself
The walking conspiracy theory and presidential hopeful is still arguing that climate change is a hoax.
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The Paris climate agreement won’t call for keeping fossil fuels in the ground
The U.N. negotiations aren’t even discussing ways to keep oil, gas, and coal from being extracted, and that’s a huge missed opportunity.
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Is Saudi Arabia trying to sabotage the Paris climate talks?
One of the world’s largest oil producers is getting in the way of a deal, delegates and campaigners say.
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Here’s why the words “loss and damage” are causing such a fuss at the Paris climate talks
A big sticking point in the negotiations is language about helping developing countries after they are hit by climate-related disasters.
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Environmental justice scores a win in California carbon policy
Governor orders the state to collect data about cap-and-trade policies' impact on different communities, in a step toward environmental equity.
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Despite ban on protests, climate activists in Paris plan to hit the streets
A global rally to support climate action is planned for Dec. 12.
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Bernie Sanders has a big new plan to fight climate change
Sanders' plan proposes a carbon tax, deeper emissions cuts, and investment in clean energy.
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Why the League of Conservation Voters was wrong to endorse Hillary Clinton
Not a single vote has been cast yet in the Democratic primary, so it's way too early to cut off the green conversation about candidates.
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Majority of Americans want strong leadership on climate change
In a new poll, many say the next president should do more than Obama has.
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Chris Christie says “hell no” to American leadership on climate change
The presidential candidate criticized Obama for supposedly prioritizing climate change over the fight against ISIS.