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Clean Energy at the Heart of Obama Economic Strategy

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:58:41 +0000

In terms of the economy, President Barack Obama was dealt a tough hand even before he took the oath of office--and he's been trying to figure out the best way to play those cards ever since.

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Have Environmental Concerns Changed Your Eating Habits?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:08:58 +0000

If you're concerned about specific environmental issues, you're probably trying to do something about them. Some of those actions may extend to what you put on your dinner plate.

See how other readers of this website are changing their diets and eating habits to address their environmental concerns and reflect their environmental commitment--and join the discussion.

Who Created the EPA Seal?

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:04:52 +0000

You've seen it a hundred times and probably never given it a second thought -- the offical seal of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Follow the link to see the seal again and to find out how it came to be.

How Much Radiation is Safe?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:55:19 +0000

Every time we are exposed to radiation, whether from a medical X-ray or a nuclear accident, government officials quickly reassure us that the amount of radiation we are likely to receive is perfectly safe.

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Obama Calls for End to Oil Subsidies

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:44:14 +0000

In his third State of the Union this month, President Barack Obama again called on Congress to end federal subsidies and tax breaks for big oil companies.

Obama said the money would be better spent developing clean, renewable energy that could one day replace oil and help make the United States energy-independent.

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Got 30 Minutes? Why Not Save the Planet?

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:52:13 +0000

If you had only half an hour to do something to protect and preserve the environment, how would you spend it?

Learn how you can make a difference in 30 minutes or less each day.

Oil Spills and the Environment

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:48:40 +0000

With oil pipelines and offshore drilling back in the news nearly every day, maybe it's time to take another look at why oil spills are a problem for the environment--and for the people who depend on the land and the sea for their livelihoods.

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Keystone XL Pipeline Permit Denied

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:05:22 +0000

The Obama administration today rejected TransCanada's application for a permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline from the tar sand fields of Alberta, Canada to U.S. oil refineries on the Gulf of Mexico.

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EPA Issues First National Standards to Control Power Plant Mercury

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:15:39 +0000

On Wednesday, the EPA issued the first national standards ever created to improve air quality by reducing mercury and other toxic air pollution from U.S. power plants.

Millions of Americans will breathe a little easier because of the new standards, which will prevent many serious health issues and premature deaths each year, save billions of dollars in health care costs, and create thousands of new jobs without creating significant hardships for the power industry.

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Tips for a Green Christmas

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:35:25 +0000

Peace on Earth doesn't just apply to resolving war between nations or feuds with your in-laws; it's also a good long-term goal for reducing humankind's harsh treatment of the environment.

Learn how following a few simple steps can help you have a green Christmas that will be as much a celebration for the planet as it is for your family.

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