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5 GOP science 'believers' in the new Congress
2015-01-06 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Daily Climate: A handful of Republicans make a conservative case for climate change concern in the new Congress being sworn in today. But nobody expects them to break with the denier-dominated majority on the most important fossil fuel issues in the months ahead. These GOP climate science believers have been hailed for offering a "kinder, fresher approach to climate issues," and some environmental advocates have mused on the influence they might wield over their peers. These Republicans advocate "clean energy."...
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GOP Agenda Promises Worst Attack on Environmental Protections in Decades
2015-01-05 15:57:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: Last year, it often seemed like we were fighting attacks on the environment from all sides. But those of us pushing back against pollution and climate change enjoyed some significant victories in 2014, including the Peoples Climate March in New York in Septembersaid to be the largest environmental march in historythe dimming prospects for drilling in the Arctic, and of course, the fracking ban in New York state. 2015 is shaping up to be a year of even bigger environmental battles, with a new...
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New GOP Senate chairmen aim to undo Obama policies
2015-01-03 06:53:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Associated Press: Republican senators poised to lead major committees when the GOP takes charge are intent on pushing back many of President Barack Obama's policies, setting up potential showdowns over environmental rules, financial regulations and national security. The all-GOP Congress -- Republicans also have a commanding majority in the House -- gives the powerful Senate committee heads a newfound opportunity to steer legislation and help shape the national debate. With Republicans winning control of the...
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Congressional GOP sneaks anti-science provision into government shutdown bill
2014-12-15 20:19:05| Livestock - Topix.net
Experts agree that food consumption and the environment are inextricably linked : the global livestock industry is one of the largest greenhouse gas producers in the world, producing as many emissions as the transportation sector. So why is the U.S. government trying to stop nutritionists from discussing the environment as it is connected with what we eat? NPR reports that a government-appointed group of nutritionists charged with the task of revising the country's dietary guidelines has been instructed to cease discussing the environment.
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GOP gains put nuclear power back on the table
2014-12-06 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Hill: Republicans and the nuclear power sector are hopeful that GOP control of the Senate will improve the political landscape for an industry that hasnt opened a new generator in nearly two decades. As Senate Democrats this week held their tenth hearing on nuclear safety since Japans Fukushima Daichii meltdown three years ago, Republicans and observers looked forward to a future with a more business-friendly approach to the industry. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), long a champion of nuclear power and...
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