Democratic Party
Legislation
As Obama's green-focused stimulus package looks set to pass Senate, the boss of the UK's environment watchdog argues Brown's plans do not bear comparison
09 February 2009
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2 min read
Facilities
President orders Energy Department to impose tough new standards for washing machines, ovens, microwaves and air conditioners
06 February 2009
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3 min read
Legislation
Quick action is key to providing a strong negotiation stance in Copenhagen
30 January 2009
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1 min read
Legislation
President argues tighter fuel-efficiency standards could save the US "nearly the entire amount of oil that we import from the Persian Gulf"
27 January 2009
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2 min read
Legislation
New president calls on EPA to reconsider California's request for right to set tighter vehicle emissions rules
26 January 2009
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3 min read
Legislation
New administration moves quickly to undo "midnight regulations" designed to relax environmental rules
23 January 2009
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2 min read
Politics
"We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories"
21 January 2009
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3 min read
Legislation
California governor angers environmental groups with proposal to ditch green planning rules in order to accelerate job-creating infrastructure projects
20 January 2009
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3 min read
Climate change
NASA scientist claims concerted action needed during Obama's first term to tackle threat of rising seas
19 January 2009
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2 min read
Energy
American Solar Energy Society cuts green jobs prediction, following lack of government action over past twelve months
16 January 2009
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2 min read
