UN Body Decision Marks End for Dirty Carbon Credits from Coal Power in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
The United Nations Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Executive Board has taken a landmark step against propping up the dirty, carbon[…]
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Prop 8 Proponents Ask Supreme Court to Reverse Ninth Circuit
On July 31st, the proponents of California’s Proposition 8, the amendment to the California Constitution that stripped marriage equality from[…]
Read moreGeosynthetics Industry Poised to Grow as Gulf Coast Restoration Ramps Up
What are geosynthetics and why are they central to the creation of jobs and expansion of coastal restoration projects? A[…]
Read moreRep. Moran Applauded for Animal Shelter Initiative Aimed at Eliminating Inhumane Euthanasia Method
The Humane Society of the United States thanks U.S Rep. Jim Moran, D-VA, co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus,[…]
Read moreChick-fil-A’s Image Plummets among Consumers as Anti-LGBT Groups Rally
New data indicates Chick-fil-A’s image with consumers has dropped dramatically since the company’s president proudly embraced the organization’s anti-LGBT donations.[…]
Read moreSierra Club Releases New Report Highlighting Attack on Clean Energy
Over the past decade, the fossil fuel industry has mounted a coordinated campaign to discredit renewable energy and hinder its[…]
Read moreSAGE and HRC Applaud Obama Administration for Taking Steps to Improve Health of Older Americans
The Administration on Aging (AoA) announced that it would release important new guidance that empowers AoA-funded aging providers to consider[…]
Read moreNew National Survey: Nearly 90 Percent of Latino Voters Support Clean Energy
The Sierra Club and NCLR (National Council of La Raza) announced a new national survey, finding that nearly 90 percent[…]
Read moreTrustHouse Services Group Eliminating Gestation Crate Pig Confinement in its Pork Supply Chain
TrustHouse Services Group, one of the country’s largest food service providers, will improve animal welfare by eliminating pig gestation crates[…]
Read moreEpiscopal Church Approves New Rites for Same-Sex Unions, Passes Transgender Inclusive Policies
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, applauded the Episcopal Church[…]
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