Today, leaders from across the world, as well as leaders from some of the world’s top corporations, are gathering in New York City to talk about climate change. The summit is a prelude to talks that’ll take place next year in Paris. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convened today’s summit and “has asked these leaders to […]
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Report says Northeastern states could see more tar sands-derived gasoline
As more crude from Canadian tar sands heads to Gulf of Mexico refineries, Northeastern and mid-Atlantic states could see more gasoline derived from the oil. That’s the thrust of a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council. The report says that in 2012, less than 1 percent of the gasoline sold in Northeastern and […]
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EPA critical of Keystone XL review
Consider it an Earth Day gift: yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency submitted its comments on the State Department’s Keystone XL environmental review. In short, EPA officials say the review doesn’t contain enough information on some critical areas, including greenhouse gas emissions, pipeline safety, and alternative routes. The State Department oversees the approval process for the […]
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Hansen’s retirement from NASA could be climate movement’s gain
A development at NASA yesterday may prove to be a pivotal event in the fight against the Keystone XL oil pipeline: high-profile NASA climate scientist James Hansen announced his retirement. Why? He says he wants to devote more time to climate change activism. And news reports say that may include an active role in legal […]
