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Obama’s Keystone XL decision could doom the tar sands … or the planet
Every now and then what a president decides actually determines how the world turns.
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Never mind the State of the Union; here’s what Obama can actually do on climate
From cracking down on power plants to getting rid of HFCs, there's a lot the president can do on climate change without the help of Congress.
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The budget turmoil may mean no meat inspectors — and no meat
This is likely just an empty threat from the president, but it's a good one.
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Unable to stop climate change, EPA prepares for it
A draft "Climate Change Adaptation Plan" outlines how global warming will muck with EPA's efforts to protect our air and water.
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New York might allow public input on fracking study; Yoko doesn’t wait
And if the governor doesn't allow public comment, all you have to do is be famous and release a YouTube video. Done and done.
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Congress takes a big hit of hemp-farm legalization
A bill introduced in the U.S. House this week would legalize the farming of industrial hemp, and a Senate bill will soon follow.
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Another climate poll demonstrates that climate polls are stupid
You should only read this because you like being mad about things.
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Let’s name all of the ocean water that will someday flood us after Reagan
That's Rep. Darrell Issa's idea, and it's a fun one.
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The USDA is gearing up to steal candy from babies
The Department of Agriculture plans to crack down on greasy 'n' sweet snacks sold in school vending machines and lunch lines.
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New-old disaster aid may be coming for troubled farmers
A stopgap measure being considered in Congress could help drought-stricken farmers, but we'll still be waiting on that Farm Bill ...
