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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.
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Do you think Obama will approve the Keystone pipeline? Take our poll
A decision on the Keystone XL tar-sands pipeline is now expected in the spring. The State Department is reviewing it, but ultimately Obama will make the call.
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Kerry’s new gig weighing in on Keystone means giving up Keystone-related stocks
Remember when Susan Rice had those investments in companies linked to Keystone XL? Turns out John Kerry has some too.
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Sierra Club OKs law-breaking in battle against Keystone
For the first time in its 120-year history, the buttoned-up Sierra Club is sanctioning an act of civil disobedience.
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Climate change and the cult of the presidency
When we attribute superhuman powers to the words of the resident of the White House, we take our eyes off the way political change really unfolds.
