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06

Mar

Obama picks Ernest Moniz to lead DOE The MIT physicist is already steeped in Beltway politics, but his enthusiasm for nuclear power and natural gas worries some environmental advocates.

Obama picks Ernest Moniz to lead DOE

The MIT physicist is already steeped in Beltway politics, but his enthusiasm for nuclear power and natural gas worries some environmental advocates.

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05

Mar

Obama picks Gina McCarthy to lead EPA The longtime environmental cop has a reputation for being tough, pragmatic and likable, but she’ll still likely face a barrage of scrutiny on Capitol Hill.

Obama picks Gina McCarthy to lead EPA

The longtime environmental cop has a reputation for being tough, pragmatic and likable, but she’ll still likely face a barrage of scrutiny on Capitol Hill.

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19

Feb

Obama plans ambitious map of human brain The 10-year project, expected to be unveiled next month, would map human brain activity in a manner similar to how the Human Genome Project decoded our DNA.

Obama plans ambitious map of human brain
The 10-year project, expected to be unveiled next month, would map human brain activity in a manner similar to how the Human Genome Project decoded our DNA.

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13

Feb

Reactions to Obama’s SOTU climate challenge President Obama devoted a section of his 2013 State of the Union speech to climate change. Here’s a closer look at what he said and how it’s being received.

Reactions to Obama’s SOTU climate challenge
President Obama devoted a section of his 2013 State of the Union speech to climate change. Here’s a closer look at what he said and how it’s being received.

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06

Feb

Obama picks REI chief for Interior secretary REI CEO Sally Jewell, who has led the outdoor-equipment company since 2005, will take over from outgoing Interior Secretary Ken Salazar if she’s confirmed.

Obama picks REI chief for Interior secretary
REI CEO Sally Jewell, who has led the outdoor-equipment company since 2005, will take over from outgoing Interior Secretary Ken Salazar if she’s confirmed.

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treehugger: Remember 127 Hours with James Franco? The film about the climber that amputates his own arm to escape from beneath a boulder? That is based on the true story of Aron Ralson. In addition to being a speaker, writer and adventurer, Ralston is also a wilderness advocate. He wrote a touching piece about the need to protect the Greater Canyonlands of Utah and is asking President Obama to make it happen. Read and add your voice.   Let’s Permanently Protect Utah’s Greater Canyonlands

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Remember 127 Hours with James Franco? The film about the climber that amputates his own arm to escape from beneath a boulder? That is based on the true story of Aron Ralson. In addition to being a speaker, writer and adventurer, Ralston is also a wilderness advocate. He wrote a touching piece about the need to protect the Greater Canyonlands of Utah and is asking President Obama to make it happen. Read and add your voice.  

Let’s Permanently Protect Utah’s Greater Canyonlands

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22

Jan

We, the people, still believe that our obligations as Americans are not just to ourselves, but to all posterity. We will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations. Some may still deny the overwhelming judgment of science, but none can avoid the devastating impact of raging fires, and crippling drought, and more powerful storms. The path towards sustainable energy sources will be long and sometimes difficult. But America cannot resist this transition; we must lead it. We cannot cede to other nations the technology that will power new jobs and new industries – we must claim its promise. That is how we will maintain our economic vitality and our national treasure – our forests and waterways; our croplands and snowcapped peaks. That is how we will preserve our planet, commanded to our care by God. That’s what will lend meaning to the creed our fathers once declared.
Quote of the Day: President Barack Obama on Climate Change : TreeHugger (via treehugger)

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21

Jan

Will climate change get cold shoulder in Obama’s second term? Despite the president’s assurances, a gridlocked Congress is expected to prevent much headway in climate legislation.

Will climate change get cold shoulder in Obama’s second term?
Despite the president’s assurances, a gridlocked Congress is expected to prevent much headway in climate legislation.

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17

Dec

Obamadon: Ancient, extinct lizard named after President Obama What, you don’t see the resemblance?

Obamadon: Ancient, extinct lizard named after President Obama
What, you don’t see the resemblance?

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04

Dec

New fish species named after ObamaThe species, formally known as ‘Etheostoma obama,’ is one of five newly discovered fish that scientists have named after a U.S. president or VP.

New fish species named after Obama
The species, formally known as ‘Etheostoma obama,’ is one of five newly discovered fish that scientists have named after a U.S. president or VP.

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