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America is now a global leader when it comes to taking serious action to fight climate change, and frankly, approving this project would have undercut that global leadership.
—President Obama, speaking at the White House today, explains his decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline after a seven-year review (finally!).
Word on the street is that President Obama is about to nix the Keystone XL pipeline. -
Stay tuned for a statement from the White House... New York Times
New York subpoenas ExxonMobil over its climate change denial -
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman kicked off an investigation today to determine if the oil giant purposely misled the public and investors about the risks of climate change. Similar to past lawsuits against tobacco companies, if found guilty, Exxon may one day pay for the gambles it has made against human and environmental health. New York Times
Renewable energy supply could double in major economies by 2030. -
The pledges nations have made ahead of this month's Paris climate summit would collectively double the clean energy capacity of eight of the ten biggest carbon emitters over the next 15 years. Canada and Russia, the remaining two, have not yet announced their post-2020 targets for renewable power. Reuters
Man is unwittingly conducting a vast geophysical experiment...
—President Lyndon B. Johnson’s science advisory committee issued the first government warning on climate change 50 years ago today.
European Commission wants to trash its throwaway economy. -
Regulators are drafting a strategy to cut waste and promote recycling, reuse, and repair throughout the continent. The plan is far ranging, offering solutions to extend the life of electrical appliances, building materials, plastics, food, and more. Reuters