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British PM Shuts Down 3rd Runway At Heathrow For Good

photo via flickr Want evidence that the conservatives in the UK are different than the conservatives in the US? While conservatives here won’t cap carbon and do the bidding of Big Oil–including apologizing to them after the worst spill in US history–across the Atlantic Prime Minister David Cameron, a Conservative, has decided to not allow the proposed 3rd runway at Heathrow Airport to move forward…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Fiorina, Beck Attack Boxer Over National Security, Go Against The Military’s Views

photo via flickr California Senate candidate Cary Fioina is looking for an edge over her opponent, Sen. Barbara Boxer, and it looks like she may have settled on the issue of national security and climate change. Boxer, a long-time champion of clean energy and climate action, has been vocal about the link between national security and a changing climate, which could lead to conflicts over resources and border disputes. Despite studies from the military confirming the validity of Boxer’s concern, Fiorina and now Glen Beck are mock… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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US GHG Emissions Set To Increase Through 2020

photo via flickr While scientists say we need to peak our emissions by 2015 and then dramatically reduce them thereafter, the US is projected to actually increase our greenhouse gas emissions through 2020, according to estimates from the government to the United Nations. CO2 emissions are expected to rise about 1.5 percent and overall climate-warming pollution could go up by 4 percent. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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US GHG Emissions Set To Increase Through 2020