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Thursday, November 19, 2009
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Interior Department: Slow Motion on Mountaintop Removal
posted at 11:10 a.m.
Agency talking the talk but slow-walking the walk when it comes to reining in the world's most destructive coal mining.
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Don Blankenship to Debate on Energy
posted at 5:45 p.m.
One of America's greatest environmental champions vs. America's most controversial coal baron on a defining issue of our times
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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Big Oil and Big Coal Spend Big to Kill Clean Energy Bill
posted at 7:39 p.m.
Dirty energy industries spent $115 million last year to defeat climate legislation
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Monday, November 16, 2009
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Mountains, Mining and Mayflies
posted at 2:12 p.m.
A little critter now has a lot to say about the future of the world's most destructive coal mining.
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Friday, November 13, 2009
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Coal Ash: A Clear and Present Danger
posted at 10:03 a.m.
Power plants in the U.S. produce 130 million tons of toxic coal waste every year -- and it threatens our health.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
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Country Music Stars Come Out Against Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining
posted at 10:03 a.m.
Nashville artists unite with NRDC in new campaign: www.MusicSavesMountains.org
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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Appalachian Heartbreak: Mountaintop Removal 101
posted at 9:15 a.m.
A newly released issue paper briefly yet comprehensively covers the key aspects of the world's most destructive coal mining.
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Veterans, Clean Energy and Common Sense
posted at 8:32 a.m.
This Veterans' Day, we salute those who are on a mission for a more secure America through clean energy.
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
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Photo: J. Henry Fair
You Can Help Save Coal River Mountain
posted at 12:51 p.m.
Massive Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining Project Threatens Appalachian Peak
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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Facing Coal Hard Facts at Interior Department
posted at 10:47 p.m.
Obama Administration's Mixed Messages on Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining
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Friday, October 30, 2009
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Boo-Hoo-Hoo for Big Oil
posted at 2:48 p.m.
It seems the recession is depressing to Big Oil.
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EPA: Coal Ash Poses Significant Health Risk
posted at 2:46 p.m.
Without a doubt coal is dirty and dangerous. Consider that the nation's power plants spew out 130 million tons of coal combustion waste every year.
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It's the Economy, Stupid: U.S. Can Cash in on Clean Energy
posted at 2:44 p.m.
So, we know the 'hidden costs' of dirty energy top $120 billion a year for Americans. But what about the benefits of clean energy?
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Big Oil Pleads for Energy Evolution, Not Revolution
posted at 2:41 p.m.
No one should be surprised that Big Oil talks the talk on the need to address the climate crisis while not bothering to actually walk the walk.
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The Hidden Costs of Dirty Fuels
posted at 2:38 p.m.
Since many of our elected leaders seem to be worried about costs, they should consider this: fossil fuels cost the United States about $120 billion a year.
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Rob Perks
Director of the Center for Advocacy Campaigns at the Natural Resources Defense Council. Based inside the ... more
Director of the Center for Advocacy Campaigns at the Natural Resources Defense Council. Based inside the Beltway of Washington, D.C., Rob shapes and executes strategic campaigns on NRDC's environmental policy priorities. Rob's blogs appear frequently here and on other popular websites including Huffington Post, DailyKos, and NRDC's "Switchboard."