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Sierra Clubs Aaron Mair Responds Sen Ted Cruzs Attack on Climate Science

2015-10-08 22:31:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

EcoWatch: This week, Sen. Ted Cruz held a hearing to attack the clean air and clean water safeguards that protect millions of families all across America. Sierra Club President Aaron Mair was there to talk about how communities of color, which are disproportionately affected by pollution and climate disruption, rely on these safeguards to protect them. A friend to big polluters, Cruz unsurprisingly tried to cover all their talking points. His game? To attack the climate science that shows how carbon pollution...

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If Elected President, Sen. Rubio Vows to Undo Obama's Climate Policies

2015-09-03 18:15:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Hill: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) pledged Wednesday to reverse President Obamas major energy and climate policies if hes elected to the White House in 2016. Rubio hit Obama and Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton for pursuing climate regulations he says are hampering the American energy industry during a speech in Oklahoma City. He said, according to prepared remarks, that states, not the federal government, have the constitutional right are better suited to regulate energy production, a policy...

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Sen. Casey Introduces Bill to Control Pennsylvania Trash

2015-08-06 21:16:00| Waste Age

Philly.com Sen. Robert P. Casey (D., Pa.) introduced legislation Wednesday that could change how waste is moved between states, potentially reducing the amount that ends up in Pennsylvania landfills. read more

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