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Enviros and climate scientists continue their fight over nuclear power
2014-01-11 01:10:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Grist: More than 300 environmental, peace, and anti-nuclear groups and leaders published an open letter this week urging four prominent climate scientists to stop "embracing nuclear power" as a tool for curbing climate-changing pollution. In response, one the four scientists reaffirmed his reluctant support for nuclear power, denying that he embraces the technology, but saying there`s "no justification" for claims it could never become safe or affordable. The debate among environmentalists over nuclear...
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Enviros give a thumbs-up to Obamas new climate chief
2013-11-11 23:55:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Grist: President Obama has picked Dan Utech, an experienced environment and energy wonk, to replace outgoing White House climate adviser Heather Zichal. The role doesn`t require Senate confirmation, so Utech got right to work today. His transition shouldn`t be too difficult. Up until now he has served as the deputy director for climate at the White House, where he`s worked since 2010. Before joining the Obama administration, Utech worked for the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and served...
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NRA attacks shadowy network of enviros and zoos fighting to ban lead bullets
2013-08-06 23:30:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Grist: You might think the NRA would be busy enough fighting its current battles, fending off crazy ideas like expanded background checks for gun sales. But no. The group is now picking a whole new fight, this one against activists who want to ban lead bullets. Studies have shown that as many as 20 million birds, including endangered California condors, die each year from lead poisoning after ingesting bullet fragments. Ammunition is likely the greatest unregulated source of lead released into the environment,...
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Enviros target Keystone in new pipeline spill video
2013-08-02 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Politico: An environmental group is rolling out a new tactic today to fight the Keystone XL pipeline: an animated video showing every significant oil, gas and chemical pipeline spill in the U.S. since 1986. The group, the Center for Biological Diversity, hopes the video will go viral and says its aimed at stirring up enough public awareness of the pipeline industrys troubles to put pressure on three key Democratic senators Bill Nelson of Florida, Michael Bennet of Colorado and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota...
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Kerry implores India to tackle climate change, ticks off Indian enviros
2013-06-24 18:42:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Grist: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in India over the weekend and gave a speech urging the fast-developing country to work closely with the U.S. and other countries on solutions to climate change. Kerry is leading a delegation to Delhi for U.S.-India talks focused on trade and energy; Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz is part of the visiting group. The stop in Delhi is one leg of a trip Kerry is making throughout the region. The Americans` arrival in Delhi coincided with deadly floods in northern...
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