February 26, 2013
by Brian Siu
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EPA’s Balancing Act

Brian Siu, Policy Analyst, Washington, D.C.
The transportation sector uses 71% of the nation’s petroleum.  Petroleum is also our largest source of carbon pollution. In that context, developing biofuels for transportation make… Continue reading

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June 22, 2012
by Scott Slesinger
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House Bill Underfunds EPA and Interior While Bill is Loaded with Riders

Scott Slesinger, Legislative Director, Washington, DC
As the House of Representatives continues its onslaught on our nation’s environmental standards, the House Subcommittee on Interior and the Environment passed a funding bill fo… Continue reading

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February 23, 2012
by Simon Mui
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Canada’s Pro-Oil Lobbying Efforts: On the Wrong Side of History

Simon Mui, Scientist, Clean Vehicles and Fuels, San Francisco
The European Union failed to achieve a decisive vote today on its Fuels Quality Directive and will need to revisit the issue in June of this yea… Continue reading

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May 25, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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Knowing when it’s green: A Citizen’s Guide to (LEED for) Neighborhood Development

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities & Smart Growth, Washington, DC  
If you are like most of us, you have wondered whether or not a proposal for new development in your community was a good idea, whether it was environmentally f… Continue reading

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April 15, 2011
by Greenlaw from NRDC China
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China halts nuclear approval until early 2012 and other environmental news

Greenlaw from NRDC China, NRDC China Program, Beijing NRDC has been working in China for over twelve years on such issues as energy efficiency, green buildings, clean energy technologies, environmental governance and public participation, and green sup… Continue reading

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