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Pew Poll Finds Clean Energy Is A Political Wedge Issue for Republicans

Stephen Lacey, Climate Progress. May 23, 2012.

Clean energy has strong support across the political spectrum -- except for conservative men

Goodbye Fish and Shellfish? Meet the Biggest Threat to Our Oceans

Brita Belli, E Magazine. May 23, 2012.

As emissions continue to rise, the world's oceans are becoming corrosive, threatening shellfish, corals and the entire ocean food web.

Chomsky: Do We Have the Makings of a Real Revolution?

Noam Chomsky, TomDispatch.com. May 8, 2012.

Unless the spirit of the last year continues to grow and becomes a major force in the social and political world, the chances for a decent future are not very high.

10 Amazing Discoveries You Missed This Week

Liz Langley, AlterNet. May 4, 2012.

From hidden terrorist messages in porn, to smog-eating buildings, to dolphin coworkers, here are some incredible discoveries.

Tennessee Skewers Teaching of Evolution in Schools — Is Your State Next?

Katherine Stewart, AlterNet. April 14, 2012.

Thanks to ALEC, the Volunteer State has adopted a law intended to undermine the teaching of evolution in public schools. Just don't expect them to stop there.

Obama's Biggest Environmental 'Victory' Was Really a Big Win for Gas Drillers

Joshua Frank, AlterNet. April 9, 2012.

While new regulations on power plants are a hit to Big Coal, they are a boon to the gas industry.

What If We Stopped Freaking Out About Climate Change?

Sven Eberlein, AlterNet. April 5, 2012.

Fear is paralyzing us. How do we get over it, and find our way back to courage, power and joy?

Some Red States Are Already Running Out Of Water

Steve Hynd, The Agonist. April 3, 2012.

Our national intelligence experts report that several states are already high and dry. Thanks to the GOP, they're also in complete denial about it.

Holy Week Reflections: What Do The Prophets Teach Us About Facing Climate Change?

Brad Johnson, ThinkProgress. April 3, 2012.

Despair is unworthy of humanity. MLK and Rabbi Heschel drew on older traditions to show us a better way to confront impossible odds.

The Strange Conservative Brain: 3 Reasons Republicans Refuse to Accept Reality About Global Warming

Chris Mooney, AlterNet. March 26, 2012.

Even many well-educated Republicans deny global warming. What's going on here?

How ALEC is Destroying the Teaching of Climate Change Science, One State at a Time

Steve Horn, DeSmogBlog. March 22, 2012.

Tennessee just became the fourth state in the nation to include climate change denial in their science education curriculum. Who's behind this crafty legislation? You guessed it.

New Technology May Make It Possible To Capture Carbon Right Out Of The Air

Mark Gunther, March 21, 2012.

The idea's still in the lab -- and it won't solve everything -- but theoretically, it should be possible to extract carbon straight out of the air.

Report: Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline More of an Economic Liability than Benefit

Danielle Droitsch, NRDC Switchboard. March 13, 2012.

Keystone XL is expected experience up to 91 significant spills over a 50-year period.

Imagination, Not Science, Is The Key To Solving Climate Change

Stephen Leahy, March 1, 2012.

Facts alone aren't changing our behavior. Real change will require engaging our imaginations, and appealing to our human values.

Is Heartland Document Leaker Peter Gleick a Hero?

Suzanne Goldenberg, The Guardian. February 26, 2012.

The climate scientist is on a temporary leave of absence while there is an investigation over the leak of Heartland Institute documents.

The Right-Wing Plot to Undermine Science in Public Schools

Katherine Stewart, AlterNet. February 24, 2012.

Leaked documents reveal a right-wing think-tank's plans to undermine the teaching of climate science -- and defund public education in the process.

Agenda for the Dark Ages: GOP Frontrunner Rick Santorum's 5 Most Extremist Themes

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. February 22, 2012.

If Santorum gets to bear the standard for the GOP, the party moves even further to the right. Here's a taste of what's on that plate.

Heartland Saga Continues: Peter Gleick Apologizes for Leaks and NYT's Andrew Revkin Publicly Flogs Him

Joe Romm, Climate Progress. February 21, 2012.

In this sewer of unethical and immoral activity, we all have tough choices, most especially climate scientists, the victims of many of the worst attacks.

Renewables Are a Reality: How We Can Ditch Fossil Fuels Without Any Help From Congress

Fen Montaigne, Yale Environment 360. February 20, 2012.

Amory Lovins explains his plan for transforming our energy, transportation and industry sectors while at the same time growing our economy and cutting dirty fossil fuels.

A Plan to Save Us From Global Warming? Industry's Colossal Experiment With the Future of Civilization at Stake

Peter Montague, AlterNet. February 15, 2012.

It's looking more and more like we're facing catastrophe from global warming, but the fossil fuel industry has prepared an escape for us. Too bad it looks like a nightmare, too.

Exposed: Leak of Documents Shows How Leading Libertarian Think Tank Is Working to Undermine Climate Science

Suzanne Goldenberg, The Guardian. February 15, 2012.

Information published by DeSmogBlog reveals that the Heartland Institute keeps prominent skeptics on its payroll and relies on millions in funding from the carbon industry.

Profiting From Catastrophe: If Fossil Fuel Companies Burn All Their Reserves We're Undeniably Screwed

Bill McKibben, TomDispatch.com. February 7, 2012.

Here are the facts: The business models at the center of our economy are in the deepest possible conflict with physics and chemistry.

Conservatives Use Creationist Playbook to Attack Climate Change Education in Schools

Bill Walker, AlterNet. January 26, 2012.

The overwhelming scientific evidence that says humans are causing the warming of the planet has emerged as the new battlefield in middle and high schools in the U.S.

State Of The Union: President Obama Blames Congress for Inaction on Climate Change, While Calling for Increase in Fossil Fuel Production

Brad Johnson, ThinkProgress. January 25, 2012.

Here's the problem with Obama's "all-of-the-above" energy strategy.

Despite Obama's Decision on Keystone Pipeline, the Fight Against Tar Sands Is Far From Over

Bill Walker, Climate Central. January 19, 2012.

Obama's rejection of the pipeline won't stop tar sands oil from flowing, or even keep it out of the United States.

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