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Climate change not on Wisconsin politicians' radar: Bill Lueders column
2013-09-15 14:42:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune: The Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans made national news recently for taking an audacious stand: In a statement bashing President Barack Obamas nanny-state climate-change initiatives, the state campus group argued that this is an issue the GOP should address. It is time we apply conservative principles to climate policy, the statement said, quoting a member who predicted, Wisconsin will lead. That may be overly optimistic. A recent study ranked Wisconsin 19th in the nation for...
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North Okanagan politicians want rail service to resume
2013-09-05 15:55:50| Railroads - Topix.net
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: September 05, 2013 6:00 AM Updated: September 05, 2013 6:49 AM The Regional District of North Okanagan board is urging Canadian National Railway to take over the sections of track impacted by the bankruptcy of Kelowna Pacific Railway.
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Activists propose naming hurricanes after politicians who deny climate change
2013-08-27 07:53:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Mongabay: Environmental activists are petitioning the World Meteorological Organization (WHO) to start naming storms after policy makers who deny human's role in driving climate change. Campaigners with 350.org, an advocacy organization that is pushing to reduce carbon dioxide levels from the current 400 ppm to 350 ppm, have launched ClimateNameChange.org to rally support for their proposal to revise the WHO's naming system for tropical storms. Currently hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons receive randomly...
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5 Rule-Breaking Politicians to Know
2013-08-23 17:46:51| Electronics - Topix.net
When Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst tried to use his position of power to get a relative out of prison for allegedly shoplifting, he joined a host of politicos who have gotten into hot water for unsavory activities in their official capacities.
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United Kingdom: Go back to the drawing board on climate policy, business tells politicians
2013-08-19 23:44:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Big business wants the main parties to go back to the drawing board on climate policy after the election to try to come up with an agreed plan for an economically efficient way to reduce Australia's emissions and offer investment certainty. In what amounts to a vote of no confidence in the environmental policies of both major parties, the Business Council of Australia says the government's independent research body, the Productivity Commission, should be asked to have another look at the cheapest...
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