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A video story of post-election hopes for the planet
Now that the most epic presidential election of our lives is over, Americans should have plenty of free time on our hands. So, what next? This is where Jo comes in. She’s an average American looking for real — heck, any — leadership on climate change from a shiny new President Obama. And she’s got […]
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A green look at election results in Washington state
Once the BIG race for the White House was called, Seattle-area voters turned their attention to that other Washington. Here are some key races in Washington state and a look at what the election results could mean for the environment: Christine Gregoire. Governor: Christine Gregoire The governor’s race was a close one again this year […]
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And now …
The Alliance for Climate Protection, the group started by Al Gore, took out this ad in the New York Times, Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal today. It highlights the fact that though the election is over, the fight for clean energy and a stable climate is far from finished:
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Bush admin to open almost 360,000 acres of Utah public lands to drilling
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced Tuesday that over 359,000 acres of public lands in Utah will be up for lease in December, some of which have “wilderness characteristics” or are “in the vicinity of national parks or monuments.” Meanwhile, the Government Accountability Office released a report criticizing the Bush administration’s public-lands leasing process, […]
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Environmental leaders offer their elevator pitches for Obama
We asked a number of leaders in environment and sustainability issues to imagine they found themselves in an elevator with the president-elect — giving them one minute of his undivided attention. Here are their messages to Obama about how he should approach environment, energy, and climate policy. (For more perspectives, check out Part 2, Part […]
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California OKs measure requiring more humane treatment of farm animals
California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 2, which will require that egg-laying hens, calves raised for veal, and pregnant pigs be given enough room to lie down, stand up, fully extend their limbs, and turn around freely. Get the background on this groundbreaking ballot initiative.
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Mixed results for green-leaning Republicans in Northeast
Maine Republican Susan Collins, a longtime environmentalist who was endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters, successfully defended her Senate seat against a challenge from Democrat Tom Allen, who also has a strong green record. New Jersey Republican Rep. Chris Smith, another LCV endorsee, won his reelection race too. But another stalwart green Republican from […]
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Colorado and New Mexico get new eco-friendly senators
Enviros are psyched to see two Udalls heading to the Senate: Mark Udall of Colorado and Tom Udall of New Mexico. The two cousins, both big boosters of clean energy and conservation, were heavily backed by green groups.
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Obama triumphs, names environment and energy as priorities
“Because of what we did on this day, at this defining moment, change is coming to America,” Barack Obama promised in his victory speech after a landslide victory in his quest for the presidency. Obama made brief reference in his speech to the dual challenges of environmental crisis and energy crisis, promising that these […]
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Where to go for the results of this year’s green-tinged elections
Be sure to check out Grist’s Election Guide for updates on key House, Senate, and governor’s races as they come in this evening, as well as the results of ballot initiatives around the country.
