Tag Archives: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Fighting the Fury Once Again: 14 Actions We Can Take

The TakeAway: Yet another deadly tornado has ripped through Oklahoma, killing at least 24, including 9 elementary school children. It came on the heels of severe weather yesterday, which generated at least two dozen tornadoes across Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa and … Continue reading

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Environmentalism 2.0: Young People Lead the Way

by Tristanne Davis, Occasional Contributor The Takeaway:Today is Earth Day, and the environmental movement needs young people more than ever. We can help reignite constructive activism by inspiring and engaging the public in bipartisan ways that promote sustainable development thinking and … Continue reading

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Climate Change-Makers

The TakeAway: While Federal climate change policy action sputters, state and local initiatives continue to offer opportunities for progress and engagement. Climate change has triggered long-standing power struggles in the US between federal and state rights reminiscent of Civil Rights … Continue reading

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The Long Drive To Increase Fuel Efficiency and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The TakeAway: The Obama Administration proposes to increase Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards—perhaps to 62 miles per gallon by 2025. Despite Washington’s political gridlock, with cap and trade and climate change legislation on indefinite holds, late last week the … Continue reading

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