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Republicans to Investigate Environmental Group’s Influence on Carbon Rule

by Myrna Posted on October 10, 2014

The inquiry, to be led by Representative Darrell Issa of California and Senator David Vitter of Louisiana, will look at whether the Environmental Protection Agency allowed an advocacy group too much sway in developing a regulation to curb carbon emissions. Original link:   Republicans to Investigate Environmental Group’s Influence on Carbon Rule ; ; ;

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Dot Earth Blog: The Long Bright Path to the Nobel Prize for LED Lighting

by Myrna Posted on October 7, 2014

A Nobel Prize for the breakthrough behind the LED light bulb honors a long lineage of inquiry. See original article here: Dot Earth Blog: The Long Bright Path to the Nobel Prize for LED Lighting

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Coordinates: Wild and Craggy, Just Like Thoreau

by Myrna Posted on October 6, 2014

A group of writers recently made the trek to the summit of an unnamed mountain for a minor act of civil disobedience: a ceremony to name it for Thoreau. Read the article:  Coordinates: Wild and Craggy, Just Like Thoreau ; ; ;

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Clashing Visions of Conservation Shake Brazil’s Presidential Vote

by Myrna Posted on October 3, 2014

Satellite data shows that Brazil’s annual deforestation rate in the Amazon is rising again after years of declines. View original article: Clashing Visions of Conservation Shake Brazil’s Presidential Vote ; ; ;

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Dot Earth Blog: Getting Beyond the 2-Degree Threshold on Global Warming

by Myrna Posted on October 3, 2014

An author of a commentary questioning the value of a hard danger threshold for planetary temperature defends his views. Read More –  Dot Earth Blog: Getting Beyond the 2-Degree Threshold on Global Warming ; ; ;

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Dot Earth Blog: Getting Beyond the 2-Degree Threshold on Global Warming

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New CO2 Emissions Report Shows China’s Central Role in Shaping World’s Climate Path

by Myrna Posted on September 23, 2014

Fresh data reveal the central role of China in driving the global buildup of greenhouse gases — and its daunting challenge if it chooses to cut emissions. Taken from: New CO2 Emissions Report Shows China’s Central Role in Shaping World’s Climate Path ; ; ;

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Jerry Brown Seeks More Electric Cars in California

by Myrna Posted on September 21, 2014

The governor signed bills to make it easier for low-income Californians to obtain plug-in vehicles ahead of speaking engagements at the United Nations’ Climate Summit 2014. From: Jerry Brown Seeks More Electric Cars in California

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De Blasio Orders a Greener City, Setting Goals for Energy Efficiency of Buildings

by Myrna Posted on September 20, 2014

As part of a pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050, the de Blasio administration will announce a plan to overhaul the energy standards in city buildings and pressure private landlords for similar improvements. Read More: De Blasio Orders a Greener City, Setting Goals for Energy Efficiency of Buildings

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Michael Bloomberg, Now a U.N. Climate Envoy, Presses the Case for Urban Action

by Myrna Posted on September 19, 2014

Michael Bloomberg, a mayor turned U.N. climate envoy, explains what cities can do to blunt climate change and its impacts. Source article:  Michael Bloomberg, Now a U.N. Climate Envoy, Presses the Case for Urban Action ; ; ;

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San Felipe Journal: A Porpoise Is Ensnared by Criminals and Nets

by Myrna Posted on September 14, 2014

Fewer than 100 vaquitas are living today, their population nearly wiped out by poachers sweeping up another rare species and shrimp fishermen casting huge nets. Original post –  San Felipe Journal: A Porpoise Is Ensnared by Criminals and Nets ; ; ;

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