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Congress Attempts to Accelerate Decision on Keystone XL Pipeline through Tax Measure
The State Department warned legislators not to force their hand on the controversial pipeline decision—but the Senate approved a payroll tax extension with a pipeline rider.
Posted Thursday, December 22, 2011 by Candice Bernd
Occupy Durban (#OccupyCOP17) Gets Underway
Climate activists from around the world are occupying the 17th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to push for a meaningful solution for global carbon reduction.
Posted Monday, December 5, 2011 by Candice Bernd
Fiore Animation: Hard Science
The latest animation from Pulitzer Prize winner Mark Fiore.
Posted Monday, December 5, 2011 in Video / Multimedia by Mark Fiore
Climategate 2.0? Climate Deniers Getting Desperate to Derail Durban Talks
A new cache of hacked e-mails from climate scientists reveals the desperation of climate change deniers and the validity of climate change science.
Posted Wednesday, November 30, 2011 by Candice Bernd
Environmentalists ‘Occupy Rooftops’ on Community Solar Day
Organized by Solar Mosaic, Occupy Rooftops seeks to bring solar power to communities across the globe.
Posted Tuesday, November 22, 2011 by Candice Bernd
What’s Next for the Keystone XL Pipeline Debate
An agreement to avoid parts of Nebraska could give the project an impetus.
Posted Wednesday, November 16, 2011 by Alyssa Battistoni
Keystone XL Pipeline Decision Delayed, Likely Until 2013
The State Department intends to use that time to explore alternative routes for the controversial 1,700 project.
Posted Thursday, November 10, 2011 by Brian Stewart
Thousands Surround the White House to Protest Tar Sands Pipeline
More than 10,000 people formed a human chain around the perimeter of the White House to tell President Obama to deny the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.
Posted Monday, November 7, 2011 by Candice Bernd
Obama: Keystone Pipeline Decision Rests With Me, Not State Department
Read more at The American Independent
What The #OccupyTogether Encampments Can Teach Society About Sustainability
Using grey water recycling systems, bicycle generators, and solar panels, many Occupy movements across the nation can now sustain themselves for the long haul, unlike the rest of society.
Posted Friday, October 28, 2011 by Candice Bernd
VIDEO: Obama: No Decision Yet On Keystone Pipeline
The president responded to protestors during his speech on student debt in Denver today.
Posted Wednesday, October 26, 2011 by Brian Stewart
Giant Bicycles Parodies GM Ad That Mocked Bikers
One of the world’s largest bike manufacturers is parodying GM’s poor attempt at targeting college students.
Posted Tuesday, October 18, 2011 by Brian Stewart
GM Pulls Offensive Ad Mocking College-Aged Cyclists
The ad implied that an environmentally and health conscious choice—biking instead of driving—makes college students social misfits.
Posted Friday, October 14, 2011 by Brian Stewart
‘Billion Dollar Challenge’ Encourages Universities to Invest in Revolving Green Funds
Leading universities have already committed more than $65 million as an energy efficiency financing initiative launched this week.
Posted Friday, October 14, 2011 by Candice Bernd
Arctic Ice Levels Dwindle to Near Record Lows
Ice melt for the month of September signals that the worst climate change effects are still ahead.
Posted Wednesday, October 12, 2011 by Candice Bernd
Students #OccupyStateDept to Protest Tar Sands Pipeline
Students and climate activists rallied and stayed overnight to gain access to the last public hearing on the Keystone XL pipeline.
Posted Monday, October 10, 2011 by Candice Bernd
Students Hope Solar-Powered, Sustainable House Will Empower Low-Income Communities
Students from three schools designed a net-zero home that will serve as the future housing model for Habitat for Humanity.
Posted Friday, September 30, 2011 by Candice Bernd
VIDEO: Hillary Clinton’s ‘State Department Oil Services’ and the Tar Sands XL Pipeline
Why did the State Department approve the 1,700-mile pipeline that would have an overwhelmingly negative impact on the environment? A cartoon-ified answer.
Posted Thursday, September 29, 2011 in Video / Multimedia by Brian Stewart
