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From John Kerry, Cautious Words on Keystone XL
2013-01-24 23:46:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New York Times: Appearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator John Kerry, President Obama`s nominee for secretary of state, was quizzed on Thursday about the decision he faces this spring on approval of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Mr. Kerry replied that he would ensure that "appropriate decisions" are made on the controversial 1,700-mile pipeline, which would carry oil from Canada`s tar sands to refineries on the Gulf Coast. He did not tip his hand on his position, but added that he...
Kerry: Climate change a 'life-threatening issue'
2013-01-24 22:21:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Associated Press: Calling global climate change a "life-threatening issue," Secretary of State nominee John Kerry said Thursday that the United States must play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. Kerry, a Massachusetts Democrat, said at his confirmation hearing that the U.S. should pursue policies to boost clean energy and energy efficiency. In his state and others, such as California, "the fastest growing sector of our economy is clean energy," Kerry said. "It's...
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John Kerry Says He'll Control Keystone XL Review as Secretary of State
2013-01-24 21:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
InsideClimate News: Sen. John Kerry made it clear Thursday that he will play a pivotal role in deciding the fate of the Keystone XL pipeline if he is confirmed as secretary of state. Ill make the appropriate judgments about it, he said, referring to the State Departments ongoing review of the 1,200-mile tar sands oil pipeline. There are specific standards that have to be met with respect to that review, and Im going to review those standards and make sure theyre complete. Kerry made his remarks to the Senate...
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Kerry says global climate change is threat to US
2013-01-24 18:16:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Washington Post: Sen. John Kerry pointed to climate change as among the top international threats facing the United States at his nomination hearing Thursday, cheering environmentalists and dismaying oil industry officials, who have been watching how his confirmation could affect the fate of the Keystone XL pipeline. In his opening statement before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the Massachusetts Democrat said that American foreign policy "is defined by life-threatening issues like climate change,' along...
Kerry dumps Canadian oil holdings over conflict of interest concerns
2013-01-24 03:09:05| Oil & Gas - Topix.net
John Kerry and his wife have agreed to divest holdings in a Canadian oil company, as well as dozens of other investments, in an effort to avoid conflicts of interest as the Massachusetts senator prepares to become America's next secretary of state.
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