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Marco Rubio: ‘Changing the weather’ isn’t something government can do
But it's something that Rubio's fossil fuel backers are doing already.
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What it looks like when Obama’s passion spurs him to defy the political odds
President Obama is defying steep political odds to tackle an intractable issue by appealing directly to the American people. The issue? Gun safety. On climate he's still keeping quiet.
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A chat with the Sierra Club’s Michael Brune about civil disobedience
For the first time ever, the Sierra Club is sanctioning civil disobedience. Brune explains why the group chose Keystone XL as its target.
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Fox News guy is mad that Obama talked about climate change instead of ‘pressing issues’
But, then, Jon Scott used to work at A Current Affair, so he knows what he's talking about.
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Where Obama’s new chief of staff stands on climate change
Denis McDonough has called for funding to help poor countries deal with climate change and reduce reliance on dirty energy.
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2012 was a record year for worldwide crop insurance claims
And 2013 is likely to continue that trend.
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Beijing’s air is dirty for the same reason yours might be: Polluting neighbors
Air pollution isn't deterred by borders, which causes problems here in the U.S. and in China.
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From words to deeds: How to push Obama toward climate action
What can the environmental community do to encourage Obama to follow through on his commitments? Be at least as aggressive as the Republicans.
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Utah Republican proposes bill to prepare for climate-change-worsened wildfires
At the same time, a group of doctors warned Utahns about Salt Lake City's poor air quality.
