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Old hobbits die hard: Why pundits poo-poo the Keystone fight, and why they’re wrong
Some pundits like to pretend there is a One Ring issue that will solve all our climate problems, and the Keystone fight isn't it. Shut up.
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Supreme bummer: Judges could gut key environmental justice standard
It started as a fight to save a community from the wrecking ball. But the Supreme Court may use it to take out a key provision guarding against racial discrimination instead.
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Chris Christie is no moderate on the environment
Don't be fooled by the media fawning: The New Jersey governor has deregulated polluting industries, eviscerated water protections, and refused to address the threat of climate change.
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De Blasio’s biggest challenge: Climate change
New York City's new mayor-elect didn't spend much time during the campaign talking about global warming, but he'll likely spend a lot of his time at City Hall dealing with it.
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Washington GMO-labeling initiative flames out
Heavy spending by industry buries the state's grassroots-driven labeling law.
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Seattle picks its next mayor — but will the Emerald City get greener?
In Seattle, being green-minded is practically a prerequisite for running for office. The choice this year is between a scrappy (and prickly) people's candidate and a slick, business friendly political veteran.
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Four epic green ballot battles to watch today
Keep your eye on the Virginia governor's race, anti-fracking ballot measures in Colorado, a GMO-labeling initiative in Washington, and a county council race in rural Washington.
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It’s Election Day, and the Koch brothers have more votes than you do
As polluting billionaires pour money into races and courts strike down campaign-finance rules, your vote counts for less.
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Forest Service’s firefighting fund can’t keep up with wildfires
Costs to fight fires in forests are climbing, forcing the Forest Service to drain funds intended for research and reforestation to help it battle blazes.
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Most Tea Partiers think warming is “just not happening”
When it comes to climate science, there is deep division between the Tea Party fringe and the rest of the Republican Party.
