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Democratic voters care about climate change, and they could put the heat on Clinton
Fifteen percent of Democrats in a new poll said climate change was their top priority. That’s enough to push the issue into the spotlight.
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It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to tell Ben Carson is clueless on climate
The Republican presidential hopeful spouts off on science, the economy, and other things he doesn’t understand.
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Doctors are already seeing links between climate change and their patients’ health
Public health leaders, doctors, and nurses are seeing more respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular disease, heat-related deaths, and other problems.
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Western towns target coal companies over climate change
Ski towns in Colorado and Utah are seeking money to cope with climate change, and they think it should come from the coal industry.
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NYC mayor’s green plan fights poverty and pollution at the same time
Bill de Blasio aims to lift 800,000 people out of poverty while adding solar capacity, making buildings efficient, and cutting down on waste.
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Bernie Sanders swoops into presidential race with high climate-hawk ranking
A new ranking of U.S. senators based on their climate activism puts presidential candidate Bernie Sanders among the top "climate hawks."
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Wake-up call from Baltimore: We can no longer ignore our inner cities
Watching the city blow up, we’re forced to recon with decades of racism and neglect. Now it’s time to get serious about solutions.
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John Kerry knows cities hold the key to fighting climate change
As world leaders prepare for climate talks in Paris, the secretary of state says the real leadership is coming from the local level.
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New rules cutting farm emissions are kind of a big deal
The Department of Agriculture's new voluntary plan to cut U.S. carbon emissions shouldn't cause a ruckus -- and that just might make it work.
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Should climate hawks push Elizabeth Warren to run for president?
Warren aggressively opposes Keystone XL, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and corporate power. That’s quite a contrast with Clinton’s views.
