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02

May

Protestors dislike Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s support of Keystone XL
Zuckerberg’s group has funded a pro-Keystone ad for Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and another political ad with a pro-drilling message.

Protestors dislike Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s support of Keystone XL

Zuckerberg’s group has funded a pro-Keystone ad for Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and another political ad with a pro-drilling message.

22

Apr

6 surprising environmentalists
Here are some political leaders who, despite their conservative bona-fides, were among the most influential supporters of the environment.

6 surprising environmentalists

Here are some political leaders who, despite their conservative bona-fides, were among the most influential supporters of the environment.

12

Mar

Mississippi passes ‘Anti-Bloomberg Bill’
Southern lawmakers are taking a stubborn stance against food regulation. The measure now awaiting the governor’s signature will disallow counties and towns from enacting rules that require nutritional information to be posted, determine zoning for restaurants, cap portion sizes, or keep toys out of kids’ meals. The bill had wide bipartisan support in both chambers of the legislature.

Mississippi passes ‘Anti-Bloomberg Bill’

Southern lawmakers are taking a stubborn stance against food regulation. The measure now awaiting the governor’s signature will disallow counties and towns from enacting rules that require nutritional information to be posted, determine zoning for restaurants, cap portion sizes, or keep toys out of kids’ meals. The bill had wide bipartisan support in both chambers of the legislature.

09

Mar

New film exposes the dirty business of climate change denial
A shocking new documentary hits theaters March 8, exposing how major fossil fuel companies worked to subvert U.S. politics at the highest level.

New film exposes the dirty business of climate change denial

A shocking new documentary hits theaters March 8, exposing how major fossil fuel companies worked to subvert U.S. politics at the highest level.

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.

Politician apologizes for saying bike riders pollute the environment
Cyclists have “increased heart rate and respiration,” resulting in more CO2 emissions, said Republican Ed Orcutt.

Politician apologizes for saying bike riders pollute the environment

Cyclists have “increased heart rate and respiration,” resulting in more CO2 emissions, said Republican Ed Orcutt.

15

Feb


 Who buys generic more often, Democrats or Republicans? 



Research suggests that conservative ideology may be associated with reliance on established national brands over generic brands or new products.

Research suggests that conservative ideology may be associated with reliance on established national brands over generic brands or new products.


 Texas and California battle over jobs, carbon dioxide emissions  



Gov. Rick Perry wants California’s jobs, but critics say his state has the highest levels of CO2 emissions in the country.

Gov. Rick Perry wants California’s jobs, but critics say his state has the highest levels of CO2 emissions in the country.

08

Jan


 The global warming hot list for 2013 



It’s possible to spot some trends that may influence climate change coverage and politics in the year ahead.

It’s possible to spot some trends that may influence climate change coverage and politics in the year ahead.

04

Jan


 What does the fiscal deal mean for science? 



The Jan. 1 fiscal cliff resolution delayed the debate over the U.S. budget, including science funding, for two more months.

The Jan. 1 fiscal cliff resolution delayed the debate over the U.S. budget, including science funding, for two more months.