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Could Washington state elect the greenest governor in the nation?
Democrat Jay Inslee, a climate hawk and clean-energy booster, is in a tight race with Rob McKenna, a Republican who acknowledges the threat of climate change.
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We’re No. 1! (In climate denier coverage)
A recent study indicates that the U.S. ranks first in newspapers giving voice to climate deniers. Somewhere Jim Inhofe is doing a tap dance.
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Romney’s attack on green investment was massively, massively wrong
In the debate, Romney said $90 billion had been wasted investing in green companies, half of which have gone out of business. Not so. And also hypocritical.
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Fact-checking Romney’s ‘I like coal’ statement
In the first presidential debate, Mitt Romney said he likes coal. Is it true? We fact-check his statement to find out.
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Costa Rica to ban sport hunting
Lawmakers in Costa Rica overwhelmingly voted to prohibit recreational hunting, hoping to sustain its wildlife tourism industry.
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Map of the most energy-efficient states looks kind of familiar
Massachusetts and California are very energy efficient; Mississippi and North Dakota aren't. See where we're going with this?
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Voters may care about climate change — but not nearly enough to make a difference
Sorry to rain on the parade, but voters saying they consider climate to be "important" is not nearly enough to effect change.
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New coal ads: Industry hits Obama, Obama hits Romney
In new ads, the coal industry claims to be "clean" and Obama slams Romney for exploiting miners who were forced to attend a rally and lost a day's pay.
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What can climate hawks expect from the first presidential debate?
Moderator Jim Lehrer isn't likely to ask a direct question about climate change, but you can bet that energy policy will come up. David Roberts offers a primer.
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At the debate, listen for the climate silence
A new campaign aims to mobilize voters who want to see the presidential candidates take climate concerns seriously.
