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U.S. military faces reality and makes big push for renewable energy
So Congress wants to take it slow on this renewable energy thing. Not the U.S. military. It prefers to face reality.
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Lessons from the climate fight: determined ignorance in the Senate
One aspect of Senate dysfunction that deserves emphasis is the degree to which policy is made out of ignorance, as shown in Ryan Lizza's New Yorker piece.
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A recap of the FDA's ‘Frankenfish' hearings
Even the FDA's pro-industry committee charged with evaluating the safety of a new genetically engineered salmon wants to see better science before supporting its release.
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Lessons from the climate fight: it's the Senate, stupid
In the New Yorker, Ryan Lizza's got a fantastic blow-by-blow account of the climate bill's demise. The central lesson is clear: it's the Senate, stupid.
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Seattle and Portland leaders don’t want to be ‘global’ mayors
Hopes were high for a "who's greener?" argument between Seattle Mayor McGinn and Portland Mayor Adams at a recent talk. Alas, the mayors played nice.
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Is environmentalism progressive?
Rather than building up a progressive movement and progressive America, President Barack Obama has demoralized his friends and emboldened his enemies.
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Fixing USDA dietary guidelines won't fix our diets
The USDA is revising its guidelines on what Americans should be eating. But even if the feds get it right, which they probably won't, a new pyramid won't be enough to change the way we eat.
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As EPA ramps up, Obama critics eye it as juicy target
Now that all the climate action has shifted to the EPA, Republican leaders are licking their lips.
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The New Yorker on how the Senate & White House missed their best chance to deal with climate change
It may be true that Obama “profoundly” understands what failing to address global warming means. But he basically punted on the issue without a fight.
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Video of the year: Right Wing Radio Duck
I've watched with some trepidation as folks in the energy policy world have laughed off the "energy efficiency is fascism" business bubbling up on the right. The fact that it's outlandish on the merits doesn't mean it can't take off and substantially alter public perception. The country's feeling insecure and anxious, and that means easy prey for demagogues. This mash-up from Jonathan McIntosh makes the point with brilliant, hilarious clarity
