May 14, 2013
by Adrianna Quintero
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Adrianna Quintero, Senior Attorney, Director, La Onda Verde de NRDC, San Francisco
It’s been nearly three months since President Obama’s strongly worded State of the Union address, in which he vowed to tackle climate change … Continue reading
May 9, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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As we wait for President Obama and the State Department to make a decision on the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, talk seems to have shifted away from why the pipeline should be rejected to what should be done in the event the project is approved. Continue reading
Share on FacebookMay 8, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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“Vice President Joe Biden told a South Carolina environmental activist Friday that he opposes a controversial oil pipeline from Canada, but said he is “in the minority” inside the Obama administration.” Continue reading
Share on FacebookMay 6, 2013
by Peter Lehner
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Peter Lehner, Executive Director, New York City
In 2011, residents of sprawling, fast-growing, Charlotte became part of a case study on obesity. Just a few years earlier, Charlotte had been one of the most car-dependent cities in the na… Continue reading
May 2, 2013
by Rob Perks
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Rob Perks, Transportation Advocacy Director, Washington, D.C.
On Monday the Obama administration announced the president’s pick to take over from Ray Lahood as secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The nominee is Char… Continue reading
May 2, 2013
by Carolina Herrera
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Carolina Herrera, Latin America Advocate, Washington DC
President Obama’s visit to Mexico this week will be the second time he meets with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in less than six months, highlighting the import… Continue reading
April 29, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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The Obama administration’s controversial proposal to means-test Medicare recipients has one small problem — the Medicare program is already means-tested, says an expert on retirement benefits. Continue reading
Share on FacebookApril 23, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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David Gordon, the director of policy planning under former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, says the chances are about four-to-one” that President Obama will approve the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian tar sands to oil refineries in Texas. Continue reading
April 10, 2013
by Matthew McFeeley
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Matthew McFeeley, Attorney, Washington, D.C.
The Obama Administration is developing rules to require fracking chemical disclosure for operations on federal lands and a recent leaked draft of the new rules requires companies to dis… Continue reading
March 29, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Good news for those of you that enjoy clean air! Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 28, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Millions of Americans are applauding President Obama for naming five new National Monuments. Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 25, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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In the wake of President Obama’s “college scorecard,” new research finds that government attempts to grade educational institutions can backfire when done for political or policy purposes. Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 5, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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“Every American is—or will soon be—breathing cleaner air because of McCarthy,” says Frank O’Donnell, president of Clean Air Watch. Continue reading
February 15, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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There’s lots being said and done (sort of) about climate change. Here’s a look at the latest. Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 14, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Tonight, President Obama spoke about how he wants the United States to address climate, energy and infrastructure. Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 14, 2013
by Dan Lashof
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Dan Lashof, Program Director, Climate & Clean Air, Washington, D.C.
“Tonight, there is much progress to report,” the President said last night at the beginning of his State of the Union address.
When it comes to combatin… Continue reading
February 13, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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After addressing climate change and energy policy in the SOTU, what comes next in terms of action? Continue reading
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President Obama had a lot to say about green issues during the SOTU. Here are some reactions from around the web. Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 8, 2013
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People are taking action to stop climate change. Now, it’s time for action from President Obama, says the Sierra Club. Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 5, 2013
by Jacob Scherr
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Jacob Scherr, Director, Global Strategy & Advocacy, Washington, DC
At just 24-years-old, Chris Castro is a successful Cuban-American eco- entrepreneur from Orlando, Florida. I met Chris in New York last week at a UN assembly … Continue reading