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How Could the Climate Bill Have Passed? (Video)

Photo via It’s Getting Hot in Here In the weeks since the clean energy and climate bill died unceremoniously in the Senate, there’s been much soul-searching in both green and policy circles alike. Some people blame the bill’s failure to pass on intransigent Republicans, others a lack of leadership from Obama, and some have pointed their fingers directly at environmentalists. Charles Komanoff, however, is simply relieved. He argues that the failure of the cap and trade bill is good news, b… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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New York Community Garden Supporters Turn Out in Scores for Public Hearing on Their Fate

All images: Matthew McDermott A quick update on the status of new proposed rules covering New York City’s community gardens : Scores of garden supporters turned out for a public hearing, alongside activists and the City Council Speaker, all saying they want the gardens to be permanently protected. What that exactly means and how to get there remains open to… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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New York Community Garden Supporters Turn Out in Scores for Public Hearing on Their Fate