Tag: climate change
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The Most Dangerous ‘Model’ Laws Written by ALEC
The same law that contributed to George Zimmerman walking free out of a Florida courtroom last weekend after taking the life of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was primarily written by the same super lobbying group behind legislation protecting natural gas …
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The World Bank’s False Promises of Clean Energy
On Tuesday, the World Bank announced its support for universal access to “reliable modern energy” and that it would limit the financing of coal-fired power plants to “rare circumstances” in an effort to address climate change concerns …
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Symptoms of Fossil Fuel Addiction
Massive pipeline spills and devastating rail accidents are among the immediate and frightening consequences of our growing appetite for fossil fuels, but our bad habits are really starting to hit back with climate change. The homes and lives lost …
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Renewable Energy Races Ahead as Nuclear and Fossil Fuels Falter
The case for renewable energy received a boost this week as the wind industry revealed that over 1 gigawatt (GW) of offshore wind capacity—enough to power up to 1 million homes—was connected to the European grid over the …
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The Executive Order That Could Save U.S. Water Supplies
A detailed executive order making water a major national priority and moving the nation to a clean energy future is being submitted to the White House today for President Obama’s consideration …