US Congress
Policy
EPA asserted authority to move forward without new laws from Congress at hearing where contrarian views were on display
19 September 2013
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Infrastructure
Representatives approve bill declaring that controversial oil pipeline from Canada does not need president's permission
23 May 2013
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Risk
NRDC estimates $100bn was needed to deal with the aftermath of droughts, floods and fires in 2012, representing the biggest non-defence spend in the US budget
15 May 2013
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Politics
Climate Declaration secures 40th corporate signatory, as auto giant calls on Washington to deliver ambitious environmental policy
02 May 2013
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Politics
Campaign group aims to increase pressure on Republican climate deniers blocking Congressional action on emissions
26 April 2013
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Politics
Proposal to target most polluting facilities in America would raise $1.2trn, 60 per cent of which would be returned to bill payers
15 February 2013
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Politics
Senators Barbara Boxer and Bernie Sanders slated to unveil comprehensive climate change legislation following Presidential ultimatum
14 February 2013
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Politics
President pledges to take executive action to slash greenhouse gas emissions and outlines plan for new Energy Security Trust
13 February 2013
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