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RFK Jr.: Some Leaders Fall For Coal's Lies

ABC News | Posted 05.22.2009 | Green

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"Clean coal is a dirty lie," says environmentalist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who calls President Barack Obama and other politicians who commit taxpayer m...

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ATTN Matthew Wald at the NY Times: Does This Look Like "Environment-Friendly" Coal to You?!

Jesse Jenkins | Posted 04.17.2009 | Green

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Jesse Jenkins

If we want to truly clean up coal, it's time to start with these three policies, each taking a major step to clean up one stage of the dirty-as-can-be coal life-cycle.

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America's Wind Power Imperative: A Call to Action

Tom Weis | Posted 04.06.2009 | Green

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Tom Weis

One of the few bright spots in today's struggling economy, wind power holds the promise of sparking a new economic renaissance for America.

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"Clean Coal" Myth Suffers Another Defeat

Grist | Posted 03.13.2009 | Green

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NV Energy, Inc. announced that it is postponing plans to build a "clean coal" plant in eastern Nevada, citing "environmental and economic uncertaintie...

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The TED Conference: Day One: Highlights

Christiana Wyly | Posted 03.09.2009 | Green

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Christiana Wyly

I decided to do a series of highlights to share some reflections from TED. The range of the unveilings in the fields of art, music, and technology have been astonishing.

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Tennessee Coal Sludge Disaster: Think This Could Not Happen to You? Think Again.

Gillian Caldwell | Posted 02.07.2009 | Green

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Gillian Caldwell

The Tennessee coal ash spill was a man-made disaster that is directly tied to our reliance on fossil fuels.

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Gore's "Reality Coalition" Fighting "Clean Coal"

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 01.04.2009 | Politics

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Today, Al Gore's Alliance for Climate Protection, League of Conservation Voters, National Wildlife Federation, Natural Resources Defense Council and S...

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