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Braking a Catch
Salmon fishing season canceled in California, heavily restricted elsewhere |
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11 Apr 2008 |
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| Posted at 6:17 AM on 11 Apr 2008 Photo: Josh Larios For the first time ever, the Pacific Fisheries Management Council has voted to cancel the salmon fishing season off the coast of California and much of Oregon due to exceedingly low populations of chinook salmon in the Sacramento River area. The restrictions apply to commercial as well as recreational fishers; only a catch of 9,000 hatchery-raised coho ... |
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| Topics: fishing, news, politics, United States, wildlife (all these topics) |
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Canadians Are So Cute When They're Mad
Canadians fear U.S. energy bill clause could disallow oil-sands exports |
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11 Mar 2008 |
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| Posted at 2:17 PM on 11 Mar 2008 A clause in the recently passed U.S. energy bill could be interpreted to prevent the U.S. from sourcing fuel from Canada's oil sands, putting Canadian officials all in a tizzy. Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act prohibits the U.S. government from purchasing alternative fuels with higher lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions than conven ... |
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| Topics: Canada, energy, greenhouse-gas emissions, legislation, news, oil, oil sands, politics, United States (all these topics) |
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Mate? ... Check
Ralph Nader chooses running mate |
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28 Feb 2008 |
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| Posted at 11:32 AM on 28 Feb 2008 Ralph Nader has chosen former San Francisco City Supervisor Matt Gonzalez as a running mate for his 2008 presidential bid. Gonzalez was elected as a San Francisco supervisor in 2000 -- the first Green Party candidate to hold the job. In 2003, Gonzalez narrowly lost a bid for San Francisco mayor to Gavin Newsom, the current SF mayor. Gonzalez, at 42-years-old, provides a relatively youthful infusion to the Nader ti ... |
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| Topics: elections, news, politics, United States (all these topics) |
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An Eye for a Buckeye
Dems touch on green issues at debate in crucial primary state of Ohio |
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27 Feb 2008 |
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| Posted at 5:32 AM on 27 Feb 2008 Environmental issues popped up during a discussion of trade policy in last night's debate between Democratic presidential contenders Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Clinton said she would "renegotiate the core labor and environmental standards" of NAFTA. Obama agreed, saying, "I intend to make certain that every [trade] agreement that we sign has the labor ... |
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| Topics: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, news, politics, presidential race 08, United States (all these topics) |
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Hero or Zero?
McCain gets a zero from League of Conservation Voters; Obama and Clinton score better |
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21 Feb 2008 |
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| Posted at 11:47 AM on 21 Feb 2008 Republican presidential candidate John McCain got a score of zero from the League of Conservation Voters for his voting record on environmental issues in Congress in 2007 -- not because he voted against environmental protections, but because he simply didn't show up to vote. McCain missed all 15 of the Senate votes that LCV counted in compiling its annual congres ... |
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| Topics: John McCain, news, politics, presidential race 08, United States (all these topics) |
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Mark(et)ed for Death
Three Wall Street banks announce funding restrictions for new coal power plants |
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04 Feb 2008 |
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| Posted at 6:24 AM on 04 Feb 2008 Photo: iStockphoto Three major investment banks, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley, will announce new environmental standards today that are expected to make it more difficult for large coal-fired power plants in the United States to get funding. The standards anticipate some form of cap-and-trade program becoming law in the U.S. in coming years an ... |
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| Topics: business, climate, coal, news, politics, United States (all these topics) |
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Doing the Waive
All four Republican prez candidates express support for California's EPA waiver |
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31 Jan 2008 |
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| Posted at 5:16 AM on 31 Jan 2008 Last night's Republican debate spawned at least one memorable surprise: all four GOP candidates appeared to express support for California in its battle with the U.S. EPA to get a waiver it needs to implement its greenhouse-gas emissions standards for vehicles. The Bush administration denied the waiver in December, arguing that recent changes to federal fuel-efficienc ... |
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| Topics: California, elections, news, politics, presidential race 08, United States (all these topics) |
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Out of the Trying Plan, Into the Ire
Bush admin unveils new plan for Tongass forest in Alaska, ticks off enviros |
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28 Jan 2008 |
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| Posted at 5:02 AM on 28 Jan 2008 The Bush administration unveiled a new management plan on Friday for the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, which encompasses nearly 17 million acres of coastal rainforest. The Tongass is the largest national forest in the U.S., a rallying point for enviros who want to protect all remaining roadless areas in national forests. The new plan, to be in ef ... |
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| Topics: deforestation, national forests, news, politics, United States (all these topics) |
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State of Denial
EPA staff supported California auto-emissions waiver, documents show |
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24 Jan 2008 |
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| Posted at 4:48 AM on 24 Jan 2008 As suspected, U.S. EPA employees last year told agency Administrator Stephen Johnson that California had "compelling and extraordinary conditions" that would justify a federal waiver allowing the state to limit greenhouse-gas emissions from autos, according to EPA documents reviewed by Senate staffers this week. Nonetheless, Johnson denied the state that waiver in Dec ... |
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| Topics: jackassery, news, politics, United States, US EPA (all these topics) |
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Under pressure
E.U. considers pollution charges on imports from U.S. and other climate scofflaws |
Patrick Mazza |
23 Jan 2008 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: business, climate, economy, European Union, international politics, politics, state politics, United States (all these topics) |
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Papua ooh mau mau
The real story behind the world's favorite scolding of the U.S. |
David Roberts |
22 Jan 2008 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: Bali 07, climate, international politics, politics, United States (all these topics) |
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Dangerous Mines
U.S. House passes mine-safety legislation; Bush threatens veto |
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17 Jan 2008 |
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| Posted at 6:18 AM on 17 Jan 2008 The U.S. House of Representatives passed new mine-safety legislation yesterday aimed at improving dangerous working conditions such as those that may have contributed to the Crandall Canyon Mine collapse that killed six workers and three rescue personnel last year. The bill allows independent investigations when accidents kill more than one miner, grants the Mine Safety and Health Adm ... |
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| Topics: legislation, mining, news, politics, United States, US House of Representatives (all these topics) |
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The Beep Blue Sea
Bush exempts Navy from environmental law in ongoing sonar saga |
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16 Jan 2008 |
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| Posted at 7:59 AM on 16 Jan 2008 President Bush fired another salvo in the ongoing fight pitting the U.S. Navy's use of mid-frequency sonar against whales and other marine mammals that can be harmed by it. Bush yesterday exempted the Navy from parts of the Coastal Zone Management Act that a federal judge recently found the Navy was violating when it used the powerful sonar off the California coast. That judge had o ... |
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| Topics: news, oceans, politics, United States, wildlife (all these topics) |
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The Third Party From the Left
U.S. Green Party holds its first presidential debate of the season |
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15 Jan 2008 |
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| Posted at 8:46 AM on 15 Jan 2008 The Green Party held its first presidential debate of the campaign season last weekend in San Francisco. The five candidates answered a series of questions about the Iraq war, the farm bill, health care, and more at the three-hour event. Ego and rancor weren't on display at the Green debate the way they have been at some of the other party debates. In fact, the candi ... |
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| Topics: news, politics, presidential race 08, United States (all these topics) |
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The Thin Lead Line
U.S. House passes toy safety bill with tightened lead standards |
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20 Dec 2007 |
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| Posted at 7:35 AM on 20 Dec 2007 The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill yesterday aimed at improving the safety of toys sold in the country. The bill lowers the allowable lead level in children's toys, mandates independent testing, increases the budget of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and raises the cap on potential civil penalties for manufacturers from $1.25 million to $10 million ... |
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| Topics: legislation, news, politics, toxics, United States (all these topics) |
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As Tom Goes Bye
Tom Tancredo dropping out of presidential race; dozens of Republicans mourn |
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20 Dec 2007 |
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| Posted at 5:41 AM on 20 Dec 2007 Republican presidential candidate Tom Tancredo is expected to drop out of the race today, after months of trailing at the back of the pack in polls of GOP voters. Wondering what might have been? Check out Grist's exclusive interview with Tancredo about his environmental views. sources: Associated Press, The Denver Post in Grist: An interview with Tancredo, A fact shee ... |
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| Topics: news, politics, presidential race 08, United States (all these topics) |
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Win, Lose, and Law
Bush signs diluted energy bill into law |
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19 Dec 2007 |
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| Posted at 9:45 AM on 19 Dec 2007 President Bush today signed an energy bill into law that the House passed yesterday and the Senate passed last week. The bill increases fuel-economy standards for cars and light trucks to 35 miles per gallon by 2020, mandates the use of at least 36 billion gallons of biofuels a year by 2022, raises efficiency standards for some appliances, and will eventually phase out many inefficient light bulbs. " ... |
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| Topics: legislation, news, politics, United States (all these topics) |
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It's Time to Face the Tax
Germany's Social Democrats call for climate sanctions on U.S. goods |
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19 Dec 2007 |
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| Posted at 7:56 AM on 19 Dec 2007 Angered by what it sees as America's climate inaction and obstructionism, the Social Democratic Party in Germany has called for sanctions on imports of energy-intensive products from the U.S. "The U.S. is a major part of the problem. Levying special taxes or sanctions on energy-intensive U.S. products, such as steel and aluminum, which are exported to Europe, could ... |
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| Topics: Germany, international politics, news, politics, United States (all these topics) |
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Energy and Matter
U.S. House approves toned-down energy bill, Bush to sign it tomorrow |
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18 Dec 2007 |
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| Posted at 12:13 PM on 18 Dec 2007 The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a toned-down version of an energy bill that will boost fuel-economy requirements for cars and light trucks to 35 miles per gallon by 2020 -- the first such increase since 1975. The bill, which was approved by the Senate last week, also mandates using 36 billion gallons of biofuels by 2022 and will increase efficiency requirements ... |
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| Topics: legislation, news, politics, United States (all these topics) |
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You first! No, you first!
China and the U.S. are both obliged to act on climate change, quick-like |
David Roberts |
13 Dec 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: China, climate, climate change mitigation, climate equity, greenhouse-gas emissions, international politics, politics, United States (all these topics) |
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Roadblock at Bali Climate Conference? Not U.S.!
The U.S. sits on the sidelines rather than leading the charge in a war on climate change |
Anna Fahey |
13 Dec 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: Bali 07, climate, climate change mitigation, international politics, politics, United States (all these topics) |
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Al Gore is so wrong
There is no comparison between Chinese and American GHG emissions |
Eric de Place |
11 Dec 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: Al Gore, China, climate, greenhouse-gas emissions, international politics, politics, United States (all these topics) |
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West Laid Plans
Western states and feds agree to new pact on Colorado River drought rules |
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11 Dec 2007 |
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| Posted at 5:41 AM on 11 Dec 2007 The seven states served by the Colorado River agreed with federal officials last week on new rules for how to manage the river's all-important water in times of drought. The agreement stipulates through 2026 what water levels must be maintained in the region's two main reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, triggering conservation measures when levels dip below the line. Wa ... |
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| Topics: news, politics, state politics, United States, water conflicts (all these topics) |
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Don't Say We Didn't Warner You
Senate Environment Committee approves Lieberman-Warner climate bill |
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06 Dec 2007 |
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| Posted at 7:10 AM on 06 Dec 2007 A climate bill with a mandatory cap on U.S. CO2 emissions cleared a significant hurdle yesterday. America's Climate Security Act, cosponsored by Sens. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) and John Warner (R-Va.), was voted through by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee after an endurance-testing nine and a half hour hearing. It will now go to the floor of the Sena ... |
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| Topics: climate, legislation, news, politics, United States (all these topics) |
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What will we look like in 2050?
America's climate and energy future |
Joseph Romm |
03 Dec 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: climate, economy, energy, green living, placemaking, politics, United States (all these topics) |
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