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Climate policy is dominating Australian election
Carbon pricing is the big political topic down under right now, in the run-up to a federal election to be held later this year.
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Good news for penguins: World’s largest marine reserve could be established around Antarctica
Major nations are considering proposals to protect more than 1.5 million square miles of ocean. But will Russia and skeptical countries go along?
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World’s most adorable mayor, 4-year-old Bobby Tufts, is seeking reelection
Bobby Tufts loves ice cream, fishing, finding a stick, doing a little dance, and putting things in his mouth. He's very Reaganesque.
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You can look forward to more blackouts in a climate-changed world
The Energy Department says climate change is threatening the nation's power plants and other energy infrastructure, making it harder to keep the lights on.
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Judge demands tech companies hand activist data over to Chevron
Google, Yahoo!, and Microsoft must give Chevron info on 100+ people who may be tied to an investigation into the oil giant's dirty dealings.
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GOP: Pork barrels? Yes. Pork for the hungry? No.
House Republicans pass a farm bill that rescues agribusiness subsidies and axes food stamps.
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A Republican calls for climate action — and has to remain anonymous to keep job
A GOP House staffer has written a prizewinning piece advocating conservative action on climate change, but he’s afraid to reveal his name.
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U.S. and China continue to play nice on climate
The two countries agreed this week on five new climate initiatives, including ones focused on carbon capture at power plants and building energy efficiency.
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EPA chief nominee clears one hurdle, but more lie ahead
Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) has dropped his filibuster threat against EPA nominee Gina McCarthy, but other Republicans are still opposed.
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Government doesn’t know exact route of Keystone XL
After a citizen made a Freedom of Information Act request for GIS data on the route, the State Department said it doesn't have it.
