Tag: Air
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Research Shows Strong Renewable Energy Laws Reduce Climate Change Pollution
U.S. ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION—The extended policies case, released yesterday by the U.S Energy Information Administration (EIA)’s shows that extending certain federal energy efficiency and renewable energy laws …
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Illinois Ranks As Worst Rogue Coal State
JEFF BIGGERS — With state coal production soaring against national trends, Illinois cemented its reputation as the worst rogue state for coal operations last Friday, when the rubber-stamping operations of …
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Dirty Banks Exposed for $20 Billion Investment in Dying Coal Industry
RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK / SIERRA CLUB / BANKTRACK — “The acute environmental and financial risks of coal have already begun to materialize. For the health of our communities and the sake of our future energy supply, banks must …
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UN Climate Talks: Nations Negotiate Climate Change Deal
RESPONDING TO CLIMATE CHANGE — Talks to develop the framework of a global climate change deal—set to be agreed in 2015—started this week at the World Conference Center in Bonn, Germany …
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Three Fracking Moratorium Bills Win Key Vote in California Legislature
CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY — Three bills that would halt fracking in California won key votes Monday night, passing the Assembly Natural Resources Committee despite intense pressure from the oil industry …