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MAR

23

The Real Cost of Coal

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The cost of government coal should reflect the climate-change impact of burning it to generate electricity. Original link Original author: DAVID

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MAR

23

Amazon Forest Becoming Less of a Climate Change Safety Net

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The ability of the Amazon basin to soak up excess carbon dioxide is weakening over time, researchers reported last week. Original link Original author: JUSTIN

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MAR

22

Clean Air Act and Dirty Coal at the Supreme Court

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The name of the law is not the Coal Industry Protection Act, despite what that industry’s advocates seem to want. Original link Original author: THE

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20

A Car-Free Day on San Fernando Valley Roads

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The San Fernando Valley will play host to CicLAvia, a day when roads will be free of motorized vehicles and open to those on bikes, on foot, and in strollers. Original link Original author: MATT

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19

Obama Orders Cuts in Federal Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The executive order represents the latest use of presidential power to address climate change as Congress resists passing legislation. Original link Original author: JULIE

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19

McConnell Urges States to Help Thwart Obama’s ‘War on Coal’

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Senator Mitch McConnell has begun an aggressive campaign to block President Obama’s climate agenda in statehouses and courtrooms, arenas far beyond his official authority. Original link Original author: CORAL

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17

Environmental Report Details Heat’s Costly Escape Through Elevator Shafts

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Elevator shafts accounted for much of the heat loss in New York City buildings, leaks that cost owners money and have detrimental environmental effects, according to a study by the Urban Green Council. Original link Original author: LISA

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15

Chinese Premier Vows Tougher Regulation on Air Pollution

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Premier Li Keqiang acknowledged that there was a gap between the government’s efforts and public ire about pervasive smog. Original link Original author: EDWARD

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MAR

13

Emissions by Makers of Energy Level Off

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Carbon dioxide emissions from the world’s energy producers stalled in 2014, the first time in 40 years of measurement that the level did not increase during a period of economic expansion, the International Energy Agency says. Original link Original author: JOHN

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MAR

11

Plan to Verify Delhi Pollution Data Raises Suspicions

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Some analysts accused the government of trying to hide data that shows the city’s air to be the world’s most toxic. Original link Original author: GARDINER

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