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Environment

What are “dirty fuels” and why are they so called?

EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are “dirty fuels” and why are they so called?— Bill Green, Seattle, WA The term “dirty fuels” refers to fuels derived from tar sands, oil shale or liquid coal. Just like their more conventional fossil fuel counterparts such as petroleum and coal, they can be turned […]

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California's Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Law

EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Three regions in California recently implemented transportation plans as part of a statewide strategy for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Can you explain? — Bill Oakes, Reno, NV Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about global warming even as Washington politicians continue to debate whether or not to mandate […]

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Environment

Barack Obama's Climate Change Initiative

Dear EarthTalk: What is the gist of President Obama’s new plan to tackle global warming and how does the green community feel about what the White House is proposing?  — Bill Kemp, Seattle WA In what’s being billed as the greatest environmental initiative of his presidency, Barack Obama announced on June 25, 2013 that his […]