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THAILAND: Free jailed editor, campaigners urge
2013-01-30 09:09:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Human rights groups are calling for the release of jailed Thai labour rights campaigner and magazine editor Somyot Prueksakasemsuk.
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THAILAND: Campaigners urge release of jailed labour activist
2013-01-30 09:09:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Human rights groups are calling for the release of jailed Thai labour rights campaigner and magazine editor Somyot Prueksakasemsuk.
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Japanese Energy, Business Groups Urge U.S. Gas Export Approvals
2013-01-28 06:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
The Hill: Japanese utilities and business groups are pressing U.S. regulators to approve natural gas exports at a time when Japans idled nuclear production has boosted its need for other energy sources. New letters to the Energy Department (DOE) urge approval of an array of pending applications to export liquefied natural gas to nations that do not have free-trade deals with the U.S. including Japan. We, as Japanese utilities, are in significant need of secure sources of energy supply, states a...
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Environmental groups urge Obama to take executive action combating climate change
2013-01-25 17:42:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
NBC News: During his inaugural address earlier this week, President Obama raised eyebrows by making a call for new action on climate change. "We will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations,' he said. But given the tricky politics of climate change in Washington -- Democrats were unable to pass cap-and-trade legislation when they controlled both the White House and Congress -- environmental groups are urging the Obama...
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Nebraska OK clears major hurdle, senators urge Keystone pipeline approval
2013-01-24 11:23:17| Oil & Gas - Topix.net
More than half the Senate on Wednesday urged quick approval of TransCanada's controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline, ramping up pressure on President Barack Obama just days after he promised in his inaugural address to respond vigorously to the threat of climate change.
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