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Kansas Republicans against global warming
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David Roberts |
01 Feb 2008 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: coal, energy, Kansas, politics, state politics (all these topics) |
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Testing Sebelius
Kansas dirty-energy advocates make their play to allow coal plants |
David Roberts |
31 Jan 2008 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: coal, energy, Kansas, politics, state politics (all these topics) |
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No such thing as a feebate lunch
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David Roberts |
30 Jan 2008 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: California, cars, legislation, politics, state politics (all these topics) |
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Why are American automakers special?
The Big Three attempt to persuade other states of the danger of fuel efficiency standards |
David Roberts |
29 Jan 2008 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: air pollution, Big Auto, business, California, cars, climate, greenhouse-gas emissions, politics, state politics (all these topics) |
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As nations trail behind ...
States and provinces lead on climate initiatives |
Patrick Mazza |
23 Jan 2008 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: carbon trading, climate, climate change mitigation, energy, politics, state politics (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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Sebelius as VP?
Can the Kansas governor show toughness under assault from Big Coal? |
David Roberts |
17 Jan 2008 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: Barack Obama, coal, elections, energy, Kansas, politics, presidential race 08, state politics (all these topics) |
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Notable quotable
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David Roberts |
16 Jan 2008 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: Colorado, energy, politics, quotables, state politics (all these topics) |
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The Park Terminator
Schwarzenegger proposes closing some California parks |
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11 Jan 2008 |
News |
| Posted at 4:04 PM on 11 Jan 2008 As part of a plan to slim down the state budget, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed to close 48 state parks -- and nature lovers are none too happy. From the Archives If You Build It, They May Not Come. Maldives builds higher-altitude island, can't attract residents. On Spins and Needles. Knitters seek out eco-friendly yarn. Sands Between Your Woes ... |
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| Topics: Arnold Schwarzenegger, California, news, politics, state politics (all these topics) |
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The Bush administration's hypocrisy on federalism
Bushies laud state policies when excusing inaction, shut them down when they threaten contributors |
David Roberts |
19 Dec 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: local politics, state politics, politics, climate (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 |
News |
| 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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What Juneau About That?
Alaska oil-tax bribery scandal widens, may include members of Congress |
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12 Nov 2007 |
News |
| Posted at 2:42 PM on 12 Nov 2007 For the last year or so, ugly truths about Alaskan politics have been oozing into the limelight as state and federal officials unravel a scandal involving cash bribes, an oil tax, bowling scores, and sleeping pills. Yes, you heard us right: an oil tax! The founder of an oil-field services company pled guilty this spring to bribery and conspiracy; he's drug several stat ... |
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| Topics: Alaska, Big Oil, energy, insanity, news, politics, state politics, Ted Stevens (all these topics) |
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It's the PC Thing to Do
Kansas, Minnesota pledge to green up government computer systems |
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09 Nov 2007 |
News |
| Posted at 7:29 AM on 09 Nov 2007 Think of states that are environmental frontrunners, and Kansas and Minnesota may not leap immediately to mind. But it's those two that are taking the lead in reducing energy use from government computer systems. Teaming up with the industry-backed Climate Savers Computing Initiative, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) and Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D) -- whose states each ... |
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| Topics: business, greening biz operations, Kansas, Minnesota, news, politics, state politics, tech (all these topics) |
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Brine of the Times
Louisiana will crack down on oil industry waste-disposal practices |
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05 Nov 2007 |
News |
| Posted at 10:56 AM on 05 Nov 2007 Oil companies accustomed to a hodgepodge of regulation will soon see stricter oversight from a new initiative in Louisiana, which will pool the resources of 15 state and federal offices to crack down on Big Oil's waste-disposal practices. The program will train some 100 field officers to identify oil and brine-water spills in the Gulf of Mexico and collect evidence potentially ... |
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| Topics: Big Oil, Louisiana, news, politics, regulation, state politics (all these topics) |
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What Is This Feeling We're Feeling?
U.S. mayors hit Seattle to plot climate strategy and get a dose of hope |
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05 Nov 2007 |
News |
| Posted at 7:27 AM on 05 Nov 2007 More than 100 mayors from across the U.S. gathered in Seattle late last week to share lessons from their efforts to address climate change, producing the world's first climate conference that didn't lead to a spike in Prozac sales. Perhaps it was the uncharacteristic sunshine in the Emerald City, but mayors could barely contain their excitement about the v ... |
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| Topics: climate, climate change mitigation, politics, progress, state politics (all these topics) |
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Maui-Go-Round
Hawaii legislature allows Superferry to resume voyages |
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31 Oct 2007 |
News |
| Posted at 3:01 PM on 31 Oct 2007 The Hawaii legislature has approved a bill allowing resumption of voyages by the Hawaii Superferry, halted by court order in August because a state-required environmental-impact assessment had not been completed. The new legislation, backed which is backed by Gov. Linda Lingle (R), will allow the ferry to make its Oahu-to-Maui and Oahu-to-Kauai treks while the assessment is being made. The ferr ... |
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| Topics: Hawaii, legislation, news, placemaking, politics, public transportation, state politics (all these topics) |
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Toy Story 2
States considering |
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16 Oct 2007 |
News |
| "toxic toy" bans Posted at 1:34 PM on 16 Oct 2007 Lawmakers in nine states are working on legislation that would ban toys and child-care products that contain phthalates, toxic chemicals used as plastic softeners. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) is talking about pushing a similar bill on a national level. They're all following the lead of legislators in California, where Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) signed a phthalate toy ban on Sunday. Phthalates, wh ... |
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| Topics: news, state politics, toxics (all these topics) |
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Strike Up the Banned
California OKs bills to ban phthalates in kids' products, and lead bullets in condor country |
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15 Oct 2007 |
News |
| Posted at 7:13 AM on 15 Oct 2007 In an orgy of legislative activity, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) signed and vetoed a bunch of environmental bills this weekend. Among the most significant bills that got the Governator's OK is one banning the chemicals phthalates in toys and other products intended for children 3 years old and younger. "These chemicals threaten the ... |
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| Topics: California, news, state politics, toxics (all these topics) |
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Carrion Baggage
California condor still endangered by lead bullets |
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12 Oct 2007 |
News |
| Posted at 3:52 PM on 12 Oct 2007 California condors came to the brink of extinction in the 1980s, largely from eating game felled by toxic lead bullets. A recovery effort has proved successful, but attempts to bring condors back into the wild have been frustrated by the birds' continuing poisoned-carrion habit. More than one-third of condors released into the wild in California over the past two decades have died; last year, 14 ... |
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| Topics: Arnold Schwarzenegger, California, endangered species, legislation, news, politics, state politics, toxics (all these topics) |
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Water You Thinking?
Schwarzenegger unveils $9 billion water bond package |
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19 Sep 2007 |
News |
| Posted at 1:30 PM on 19 Sep 2007 California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has unveiled a $9 billion water bond plan, including an unprecedented level of taxpayer payout for water projects and funding to build or expand three dams. Lawmakers hope to place some form of water bond on a Feb. 5 ballot, and Democratic legislators will likely spend the next few weeks lobbying for more of an emphasis on cleaning up polluted groun ... |
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| Topics: Arnold Schwarzenegger, California, legislation, news, politics, state politics, water conflicts (all these topics) |
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Nuisance Review
Judge tosses out lawsuit brought by California against automakers |
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18 Sep 2007 |
News |
| Posted at 10:21 AM on 18 Sep 2007 Automakers gained an edge yesterday in the Big Auto vs. California debate, as a federal judge tossed out a lawsuit against the world's six largest auto companies brought by California Attorney General Jerry Brown. Brown had claimed that because of the harmful environmental effects of vehicles' greenhouse-gas emissions, the Big Six were running afoul of California's public nuisance ... |
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| Topics: Big Auto, California, cars, climate, greenhouse-gas emissions, litigation, news, politics, state politics (all these topics) |
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Sass Is in Sessions
Judge rules against Big Auto, says states can regulate emissions from cars |
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12 Sep 2007 |
News |
| Posted at 11:11 AM on 12 Sep 2007 States should be allowed to restrict greenhouse-gas emissions from cars, and Big Auto should just deal, a federal judge ruled today. Right now, the only real way to curb the emissions is to improve gas mileage; when Vermont decided to adopt California's strict emissions rules, automakers sued, claiming that the state was illegally regulating fuel economy -- and that ma ... |
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| Topics: Big Auto, cars, climate, energy, fuel efficiency, greenhouse-gas emissions, litigation, news, politics, regulation, state politics, Vermont (all these topics) |
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So long, Larry
Larry Craig's environmental legacy was dismal, but his successor's might be better |
Brian Beutler |
04 Sep 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: Idaho, politics, state politics (all these topics) |
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Ignoring science: Not just for Republicans anymore!
Michigan gov. follows Gingrich's example, kills science advisory board |
JMG |
26 Aug 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: legislation, Michigan, Newt Gingrich, politics, state politics (all these topics) |
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Damn Environment, It's Always Getting in the Way
Partisan eco-impasse stalls budget vote in California |
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09 Aug 2007 |
Daily Grist |
| Damn Environment, It's Always Getting in the Way Partisan eco-impasse stalls budget vote in California California's massive state budget is nearly six weeks overdue, and a partisan eco-impasse is a major factor. The state Assembly passed a spending plan in late July, but it's stalled out in the state Senate. The current sticking point: the 37-year-old California Environmental Quality A ... |
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| Topics: California, news, placemaking, politics, regulation, state politics (all these topics) |
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