Topics : Energy & Environment



  • Climate Change a Top Priority for Washington Gov. Inslee
  • Inslee talks about climate change all the time. He discussed it in his inaugural address, during most of his news conferences, when introducing a bill on the issue in the state House and Senate, even in announcing his choice for transportation secretary.
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  • Wisconsin Governor Signs Iron Mining Law
  • Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law the controversial bill that relaxes permitting requirements for iron mining in the state. Lawsuits are expected to be filed against the state over the changes.


  • California's Environmental Law Polluted with Abuse
  • The California Environmental Quality Act, signed into law by Gov. Ronald Reagan, is being used for unintended purposes and needs fixing.



  • Disposable Bag Fees, Bans Being Considered in Several States
  • Maryland, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Vermont or Washington could become the first state to impose a charge for disposable bags this year. Meanwhile, at least six states -- Arkansas, California, Florida, New Jersey, Oregon and Rhode Island -- are considering banning all disposable bags.

  • Illinois' Fracking Deal May be National Model
  • The Illinois model might also offer a template to other states seeking to carve out a middle ground between energy companies that would like free rein and environmental groups that want to ban the practice entirely.
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  • To Aid Utah's Air Pollution Problem, Leaders Promote Natural Gas
  • After weeks of protests and criticism over pollution and inversions, Gov. Gary Herbert and legislative leaders unveiled several bills that aim to increase the number of natural-gas powered vehicles.




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