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Tea Party's Climate Change Denial
Tea Party supporters deny the existence of climate change and oppose any attempt to regulate emissions. Despite their distrust of science and resistance to civil debate, the Tea Party's crusade is gaining momentum. Republican organizers are hoping to channel Tea Party anger into electing a conservative Congress in 2010 and a conservative president in 2012.
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Protecting the Planet from Corporate Influence
Late last month, a narrowly-divided Supreme Court ruled that corporations are people under the Constitution and should be able to spend unlimited amounts of money to sway voters to their way of thinking. How can we protect the planet from corporations whose interests run counter to environmental concerns?
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How Green is Your Home Decor?
As many of you know, the building materials we use for our homes and the chemicals we clean them with impact our health and the planet. But what about our home decor? Materials used for our bedding, bath towels, and decor have an equal affect on the environment as the structures that hold them. Wondering what materials you should use in your home?
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US Supreme Court Decision Undermines Proposed Climate Change Legislation
A recent Supreme Court ruling removes restrictions for federal campaign financing from special interest groups. This does not bode well for pending climate change legislation. The Supreme Court has helped corporate America embolden its influence on the levers of power and made it more difficult for lawmakers to challenge the entrenched interests of the old economy.
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Obama Makes Good on Executive Order to Reduce the Federal Government's GHGs
President Obama made a pledge to reduce the federal government's greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 28% over the next decade. As nations were preparing to communicate their emissions reductions strategies to the UNFCCC ahead of the January 31 deadline, President Obama was leading by example.
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Verde Lifestyles' New Online Community
Our online community lets you connect with people and groups that are already active in the green movement. Whether you're looking to volunteer locally, donate to a special charity, or just chat with some cool urban eco-lovers, it's all here. After you create your profile, you can become involved in causes and events, and share stories with others about how you made a difference.
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Copenhagen Accord: Global Emissions Cuts
In compliance with the Copenhagen Accord's January 31 deadline, most of the world's wealthiest nations and some developing countries have joined the US and pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
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Copenhagen Accord: Canada to Reduce its GHG Emissions by 17%
It is no coincidence that one day after the United States pledged to reduce greenhouse gases by 17%, the Canadian government announced that it would reduce its emissions by the same amount. Starting in 2011 Canada will reduce emissions associated with, vehicles, air and sea traffic as well as the oilsands,
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Copenhagen Accord: US Pledges to Reduce GHGs by 17%
As stipulated in last December's Copenhagen Accord, January 31, 2010 was the deadline for wealthier nations to submit their emissions reductions targets. Obama Pledged to reduce US greenhouse gases (GHGs) by approximately 17 percent below 2005 levels over the next 10 years.
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Obama Renews His Commitments to Clean Energy and Small Business
In his State of the Union address, the President showed leadership by not bowing to political expediency and playing it safe as many had predicted. Despite its unpopularity, he mentioned clean energy more than half a dozen times and he reiterated his commitment to building a new energy economy.