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Scott Brown Urged GOP Senators To Kill Jeanne Shaheen’s Energy Efficiency Bill

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The 2014 campaign is already hurting the climate. Jim Cole/AP New Hampshire Senate candidate Scott Brown called Senate Republican leadership to urge them to stop a bipartisan energy efficiency bill, so as not to give Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), the bill’s Democratic sponsor and his Democratic opponent, something to run on. The Huffington Post first reported on Tuesday that Brown, a former senator from Massachusetts, lobbied against the bill as recently as last week. The Shaheen-Portman bill failed to clear a procedural hurdle Monday despite enjoying broad bipartisan support. Although the legislation had 14 co-sponsors — seven from each side of the aisle — just two other Republicans ultimately voted with Sen. Rob Portman (Ohio) to end debate on the measure: Sens. Kelly Ayotte (N.H.) and Susan Collins (Maine). A spokeswoman for Brown, who did not return HuffPost’s request for comment, did not deny the report in a statement to Politico. “Scott Brown was concerned that Senator Shaheen was refusing to allow a vote on the Keystone pipeline, a commonsense and bipartisan project that would immediately create thousands of jobs and lessen our dependence on foreign oil,” spokeswoman Elizabeth Guyton said. Brown is running in the New Hampshire GOP primary, set for Sept. 9, for the opportunity to challenge Shaheen in November. Read the rest at The Huffington Post.

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Amid Pipeline and Climate Debate, Energy-Efficiency Bill Is Derailed

The bill, which had drawn unusual bipartisan support, died in the Senate in a standoff over the Keystone XL pipeline and plans for climate change regulations. More: Amid Pipeline and Climate Debate, Energy-Efficiency Bill Is Derailed Related ArticlesObama, Aggravated by Gridlock, Stresses Results in MidtermsPhilippines Jails Chinese Sailors in Fish DisputeBrothers Work Different Angles in Taking On Climate Change

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Obama, Aggravated by Gridlock, Stresses Results in Midterms

With a deadlocked Congress, President Obama risks leaving office in 2017 without a major accomplishment from his second term. Link:  Obama, Aggravated by Gridlock, Stresses Results in Midterms ; ;Related ArticlesUsing Weathercasters to Deliver a Climate Change MessageWorld Briefing: China: Pollution Fines MultiplyBusiness Travel: The Greening of Business Travel Gains Momentum ;

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Blistering barnacles! Ship’s paint can save 9% of fuel use, and even earn carbon credits

When stuff sticks to ships, it slows them down and uses more fuel. Now a new biocide-free paint may help ship owners slash fuel use and claim carbon credits too. Visit site –  Blistering barnacles! Ship’s paint can save 9% of fuel use, and even earn carbon credits ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: Values and Data Meet at a Vatican Workshop on Sustaining Humanity on a Flourishing PlanetIs Oil Money Turning the NRA Against Hunters?Sherpa’s Family on Avalanche ;

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A Struggle to Balance Wind Energy With Wildlife

Tensions between the Obama administration and the wind energy industry and environmental organizations rose after a new rule was announced allowing wind farms 30-year permits to kill eagles. View original: A Struggle to Balance Wind Energy With Wildlife Related Articles Outsider Challenges Papers on Growth of Dinosaurs Energy Secretary Calls Oil Export Ban Dated Energy Secretary Voices Concern Over Dated Oil Export Restrictions

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Can We Respond to Problems like Global Warming Where There’s ‘No Simple Villain’?

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Aiming for Truly Sustainable Buildings

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Chaser – John W Pilley & Hilary Hinzmann

The amazing story of a very smart Border collie who is redefining animal intelligence. Chaser has a way with words. She knows over a thousand of them—more than any other animal of any species except humans. In addition to common nouns like house, ball, and tree, she has memorized the names of more than one thousand toys and can retrieve any of them on comman […]

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Sentinels of Terra – A Codex: Space Marines Supplement – Games Workshop

The Imperial Fists have defended the Imperium since the days of the Great Crusade. They stood with the Emperor at the Siege of Terra, and have continued his life’s work in the centuries since. They are indefatigable defenders of Mankind, and the foremost guardians of Terra itself. About this book: Sentinels of Terra is a supplement to Codex: Space Marines Th […]

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The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition) – Monks of New Skete

For more than thirty years the Monks of New Skete have been among America’s most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog’s Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as t […]

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Inside of a Dog – Alexandra Horowitz

The bestselling book that asks what dogs know and how they think, now in paperback. The answers will surprise and delight you as Alexandra Horowitz, a cognitive scientist, explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human. Horowitz introduces the reader to dogs’ perceptual and cognitive abilities and then draw […]

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Codex: Space Marines (Enhanced Edition) – Games Workshop

The Space Marines are the chosen warriors of the Emperor, and the greatest fighting force of the Imperium. Each Space Marine is a genetically enhanced super soldier, easily a match for a dozen lesser men, armed with some of the deadliest weapons in the galaxy and encased in formidable power armour. This codex explores the formations and Chapters of the Space […]

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Warlords of the Dark Millennium: Huron Blackheart – Games Workshop

The Lord of the Red Corsairs renegade Space Marines and Master of the Maelstrom, Huron Blackheart is pitilessly foes that has plagued the Imperium for centuries. Blackheart has long been a thorn in the side of the Ultima Segmentum, leading his raiding fleets against Imperial worlds in a campaign of blood and death. About This Series: The galaxy burns w […]

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Warhammer 40,000: The Rules – Games Workshop

There is no time for peace. No respite. No forgiveness. There is only WAR. In the nightmare future of the 41st Millennium, Mankind teeters upon the brink of destruction. The galaxy-spanning Imperium of Man is beset on all sides by ravening aliens and threatened from within by Warp-spawned entities and heretical plots. Only the strength of the immortal […]

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How to Be Your Dog’s Best Friend – Monks of New Skete

For nearly a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog’s Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This new, expanded edition, with a fresh new design and new photographs throughout, preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the ultimate trai […]

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How to Raise the Perfect Dog – Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer , the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, “Yes, […]

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How to Paint Citadel Miniatures: Tactical Marines – Games Workshop

Tactical squads are the most numerous in a chapter and form the backbone of a fighting force. As their name suggests they are highly flexible having the tactical adaptability to deal with virtually any foe. About this Guide: In this guide demonstrates how to paint Space Marine Tactical Marines using the Citadel paint range. The guide covers in detail, the co […]

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Are prennial plants the crops of the future?

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Warhammer 40,000: The Rules – Games Workshop

There is no time for peace. No respite. No forgiveness. There is only WAR. In the nightmare future of the 41st Millennium, Mankind teeters upon the brink of destruction. The galaxy-spanning Imperium of Man is beset on all sides by ravening aliens and threatened from within by Warp-spawned entities and heretical plots. Only the strength of the immortal […]

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Codex: Adepta Sororitas – Games Workshop

The Adepta Sororitas, also known as the Sisters of Battle, are an elite sisterhood of warriors raised from infancy to adore the Emperor of Mankind. Their fanatical devotion and unwavering purity is a bulwark against corruption, heresy and alien attack, and once battle has been joined they will stop at nothing until their enemies are utterly crushed In this b […]

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Sentinels of Terra – A Codex: Space Marines Supplement – Games Workshop

The Imperial Fists have defended the Imperium since the days of the Great Crusade. They stood with the Emperor at the Siege of Terra, and have continued his life’s work in the centuries since. They are indefatigable defenders of Mankind, and the foremost guardians of Terra itself. About this book: Sentinels of Terra is a supplement to Codex: Space Marines Th […]

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The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition) – Monks of New Skete

For more than thirty years the Monks of New Skete have been among America’s most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog’s Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as t […]

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Giant George – Dave Nasser & Lynne Barrett-Lee

With his big blue eyes and soulful expression, George was the irresistible runt of the litter. But Dave and Christie Nasser’s “baby” ended up being almost five feet tall, seven feet long, and 245 pounds. Eager to play, and boisterous to the point of causing chaos, this big Great Dane was scared of water, scared of dogs a fraction of his size a […]

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Codex: Adepta Sororitas (eBook Edition) – Games Workshop

The Adepta Sororitas, also known as the Sisters of Battle, are an elite sisterhood of warriors raised from infancy to adore the Emperor of Mankind. Their fanatical devotion and unwavering purity is a bulwark against corruption, heresy and alien attack, and once battle has been joined they will stop at nothing until their enemies are utterly crushed In this b […]

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Inside of a Dog – Alexandra Horowitz

The bestselling book that asks what dogs know and how they think, now in paperback. The answers will surprise and delight you as Alexandra Horowitz, a cognitive scientist, explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human. Horowitz introduces the reader to dogs’ perceptual and cognitive abilities and then draw […]

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The Cat Whisperer – Mieshelle Nagelschneider

Who says you can’t train a cat? Just when you thought you had reached the end of your ball of twine, one of America’s most popular cat behaviorists comes to the rescue of perplexed cat owners everywhere, providing practical and effective strategies for solving every feline behavior problem imaginable—from litter box issues to scratching, spraying, biting, an […]

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How to Raise the Perfect Dog – Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer , the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, “Yes, […]

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Codex: Space Marines (Enhanced Edition) – Games Workshop

The Space Marines are the chosen warriors of the Emperor, and the greatest fighting force of the Imperium. Each Space Marine is a genetically enhanced super soldier, easily a match for a dozen lesser men, armed with some of the deadliest weapons in the galaxy and encased in formidable power armour. This codex explores the formations and Chapters of the Space […]

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Are prennial plants the crops of the future?

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Dot Earth Blog: The Social Science Explaining Why More Climate Science Hasn’t Led to Greenhouse Action

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Why Don’t You Possess Solar Energy Yet?

Solar powered energy is an essential and amazing option that shouldn’t be disregarded.

When considering solar panel technology, you are making an investment for the long term future. Either from a economic point of view or an environmental position, solar technology provides multiple advantages. If you reside in a largely bright place such as Sacramento, in which the median yearly temp is close to 62F, you are losing out on a fantastic option of using a natural energy supply.

During the last generations, the technology used to make solar energy has had incredible development. There are several systems for taking advantage of this reliable supply of power. As reported by the International Energy Agency, the innovations of reasonably-priced residential solar panels are such that you will find massive long lasting conveniences. In earlier times, it previously was regarded a privilege to install personal solar powered energy devices, but now it is incredibly cost effective. Decide on green and see the rewards of renewable electric power.

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The minimal system size you have to have in order to be entitled is 0.5 kW.

Owning a solar energy electric system also enhances the value of your property without increasing your house taxation.

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Solar is ideal, in particular for Sacramento house owners. Stop losing a lot more of your money by not implementing solar panel technology!

Don’t forget, solar technology is considered an investment decision for the long term. Take into consideration that the amount you are spending now is going to be reflected not only in your forthcoming bills, but also in the world.

Summarizing the advantages of applying solar energy:

– You can be energy self-sufficient by choosing a limitless source of power.

– Helps save cash: Will reduce your expense close to 70% to 100 percent dependent upon the dimensions of the product you go for.

– Gives price to your residential home

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– Improves the earths atmosphere by lowering the generation of environment pollution.

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