Tag: climate change
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Climate Change Could Deprive Volta Basin of Needed Water to Boost Energy and Food Production
According to study, inaction will lead to ‘major setback’ in economic development and food security for the poorest people in Ghana, Burkina Faso and other countries in West Africa
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What’s Waiting for Gina McCarthy as New EPA Administrator
Strong and focused leadership is necessary to make sure that the EPA not only sets standards for power plants that will reduce carbon pollution, but also help us prepare for the impacts …
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Legislators Call on Secretary of State John Kerry to Reject Keystone XL
Sen. Whitehouse and Rep. Waxman yesterday joined Gene Karpinski, in calling on Secretary of State John Kerry to reject the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline …
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Gina McCarthy Confirmed as U.S. EPA Administrator
Today, the Senate confirmed Gina McCarthy as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator in a bipartisan vote of 59-40 after more than …
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Rooftop Solar Takes Off In California As Costs Decline
California is known for alternative energy enthusiasm, and its dedication to reduce energy usage. Back in 2007, the state launched a $3.3 billion effort to install 3,000 MW of new solar capacity over the next decade. California is one of the US states in which the use of solar energy is encouraged most, and this…