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The rural anxiety behind Oregon’s failed climate legislation
Opposition from rural residents -- and their Representatives -- prevented a cap-and-trade bill from getting through the statehouse this legislative session
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Trump’s ‘Salute to America’ will cost the National Parks Service $2.5 million
The NPS currently has a $16 million backlog in needed repairs.
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How to really judge whether 2020 candidates support the Green New Deal? Look at their climate plans.
Is support for the Green New Deal still the best way to determine if your favorite candidate is a climate hawk? As more and more presidential hopefuls release ambitious climate plans, that particular green credential is rapidly growing outdated.
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There’s a new EPA air sheriff in town, and she’s got a shaky grasp on climate
Fun fact: Her family owns the ranch where Dick Cheney shot that guy in the face.
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NBC’s weak climate questions help make the case for a climate debate
Many of the questions could be seen as out-of-touch or showing a dated understanding of the topic.
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The Democratic debates heated up all the way to lukewarm on climate
Well, the second portion of the first Democratic primary debate came and went on Thursday night, and climate change fared only a bit better than it did the first night.
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Climate activists protest at the DNC headquarters ahead of the first primary debate
Ten candidates will take the stage at the first official Democratic National Committee debate tonight in Miami, Florida. But a question already looms over the festivities: Should the DNC host a climate-themed debate?
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Democrats say Oregon climate bill is dead. Republicans don’t believe them.
Last week, Republicans bolted from the state capital, going into hiding instead of allowing Democrats to vote on the cap-and-trade bill.
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Trump officials are on a tear with silly climate comments
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue unfortunately just stepped up to the plate.
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The fight for a climate debate, explained
Candidates and activists are pushing for a Democratic debate on climate change. The DNC says no. What gives?