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![U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 28, 2014.]()
![U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 28, 2014.]()
Energy state of Obama’s union: Drill? Frack? Cut carbon? “All the above”
The president's annual address unveiled no new climate initiatives and doubled down on an everything-goes approach to energy.
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Greenpeace out: Parting shots from a battle-hardened climate leader
Departing Greenpeace USA head Phil Radford offers thoughts on points scored, environmental fouls, and the tough calls ahead.
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6 things Obama can do on climate without Congress
There's still a lot POTUS can do.
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ABC, CBS, and NBC nightly news covered climate for less than two hours in 2013
A group of senators are livid about the lack of climate change coverage on major TV networks.
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Send up the white smoke — we have a farm bill!
After two years of wrangling, congressional negotiators think they have a farm bill that can pass -- with food aid cuts that aren't as deep as previous versions.
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![A couple holds protest signs at America's Tea Party held at Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas.]()
![A couple holds protest signs at America's Tea Party held at Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas.]()
Why the climate needs its own Tea Party
When Republicans dare to lean green, they get chastised and challenged. When Democrats decide to screw over the planet, nothing happens.
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Judge rules climatologist can sue skeptics who compared him to Jerry Sandusky
A libel lawsuit brought by climate scientist Michael Mann against a conservative magazine and group will proceed, a judge ruled last week.
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Critics call Mayor Rahm’s plans to light up Chicago at night a dim idea
Chicago's mayor wants the city to become the Midwestern City of Light. How environmentally friendly is that?
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Christie administration stiffed blacks and Latinos on Sandy relief money
New data shows that African Americans were more than twice as likely as whites to be rejected, while Latinos were rejected at 50 percent higher rates.
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Poll finds that Latinos overwhelmingly support climate action
A new survey finds that Latinos are concerned about global warming, and regardless of their income or party affiliation, they want progress.
