Tag: politics
group name: global-warming
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March 07, 2007 12:18 AM EST --
Let's have a look at the many concerns and dangers associated with global warming and the resulting changes in climate around the world. I've tentatively grouped them into ten points.
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September 16, 2007 12:41 PM EDT --
10 Reasons why nukes don’t answer our most compelling environmental problem
Proponents of nuclear energy are opportunistically attempting to take advantage of the global warming issue to resurrect . . .
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April 06, 2007 04:05 AM EDT --
The US Supreme Court ruled on April 2nd that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must limit greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide.
Four Bills are now under discussion in the Senate that . . .
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April 08, 2007 03:30 AM EDT --
There are many things we can all do to reduce our contributions to global warming. Here are ten things politians can do now to make a difference:
1. Tax energy supply that adds extra heat to global . . .
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April 03, 2007 04:55 AM EDT --
What characterizes our Times? I recently asked friends to name things that were most characteristic of the times we live in now. Here's the top ten answers I got.
1. Global Warming
Global warming . . .
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June 15, 2007 10:36 PM EDT --
The quickest and most effective way to deal with global warming is to tax greenhouse gas emissions and to spend the proceeds to encourage the use of renewable energy locally.
Tax puts a price on pollution . . .
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June 26, 2007 02:43 AM EDT --
Global Warming - Tax or Standards?
As global warming becomes an increasingly urgent issue, there are many calls for action. Many call for standards to be set, to achieve a reduction in pollution. . . .
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November 15, 2007 04:26 PM EST --
In recent days, you may have read that the congressional democratic leadership has backed away from renewable energy by dropping from the current energy bill the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) and . . .
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December 04, 2007 05:41 PM EST --
Sierra Club is reporting that Pelosi will introduce the energy bill in the House this week, including CAFE standards of 35 mpg by 2020. In releasing her press statement, Pelosi said, "This comprehensive . . .
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September 24, 2008 10:54 PM EDT --
This week, the senate has finally passed an energy bill, which includes tax credits for renewable energy. The bill has an eight year investment tax credit, and it extends the production tax credit for . . .
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December 20, 2007 04:40 PM EST --
During the campaign for the 2008 elections, many issues are tossed around, surveys and polls taken about how candidates and voters think about the issues, issues ranked according to importance, and otherwise . . .
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December 08, 2007 11:41 PM EST --
The House of Representatives passed the energy bill this week, which would require automakers to achieve a fleet average of 35 mpg by 2020. The bill also included a renewable portfolio standard, which . . .
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December 17, 2007 07:22 PM EST --
Last week, the senate fell one vote short of passing an energy bill with moderate support for renewable energy. The main reason for this was simple. Funds dedicated to tax incentives for renewable . . .
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November 23, 2007 12:50 PM EST --
I received an email from Michelle H earlier today with this question: "
" You are the scientist...How many years of oil do we have left on the planet?
I'm thinking . . .
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August 31, 2007 07:58 PM EDT --
I just saw a show featuring Big ‘n Rich, the country music duo. Their hit song “Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy” got me thinking – maybe John Edwards is right with his message . . .
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August 23, 2008 01:02 AM EDT --
...Joe Biden
CNN, Fox News, AP and others all say they have confirmed that Barack Obama has selected Joe Biden as his Vice-Presidential running mate (see below for bio).
UPDATE: The Obama . . .
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August 13, 2007 09:55 AM EDT --
Many politicians claim to act in the interest of the public, yet they act in the interest of a narrow group. The nature of the electoral system (one election every three or four years) makes that politicians . . .
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February 02, 2008 02:57 AM EST --
James K. Bashkin © 2008
As blogged on
<a href="http://greenchemistry.wordpress.com/">my environmental site</a>
, and as reported by environmentalgraffiti.com, London's . . .
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September 05, 2008 11:05 PM EDT --
Electric and Hybrid Cars: A History
By Curtis D. Anderson, Judy Anderson
199 pages - published by McFarland & Company (November 1, 2004)
This book describes and illustrates . . .
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September 14, 2008 06:34 AM EDT --
In today's New York Times there is an Op-Ed piece by columnist Thomas Friedman, author of "The World is Flat" and other books. The man knows a thing or two about . . .
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