By Daniel Farber | 09/14/2012 | Energy and Water, Headline, President
A detailed comparison of Obama and Romney on energy and environment issues also reveals some other important facts.
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Cost-effective and stable production of gas, electricity, water, and other critical California public utilities are the backbone of economic stability. Preventing price gouging, ensuring ample corporate competition, maintaining transparency between industrial special interests and Sacramento, and providing high quality service for local and statewide communities are several of the key priorities for independent-minded voters. Moving forward, independents will be paying close attention to California public utility solutions that strike the proper balance between environmental protection and laissez-faire economics.
By Bianca Ciotti | 09/07/2012 | Activism, Ballot Access, Ballot Initiatives, Banking, Budget, Economy, Education, Elections 2012, Electoral Reform, Energy and Water, Headline, Health Care, Infrastructure, Issues, Legislation, President, Taxes, War and Foreign Policy | 14 Comments
In her “Green New Deal,” Jill Stein addresses the economy, the environment, unemployment, the 1%, and many more issues that the Green Party believes are dire.
By Bianca Ciotti | 08/31/2012 | Budget, Campaign Finance, Education, Elections 2012, Electoral Reform, Energy and Water, Headline, Health Care, Issues, President, Social Media, Technology | 31 Comments
Reddit.com, a popular social media website, interviewed President Obama in real time Thursday.
By Brad R. Schlesinger | 08/20/2012 | California, Drugs, Energy and Water, Headline, Oregon, Safety, States, Washington | 4 Comments
Mostly excluded from discussions about drug prohibition and its consequences are its effects on the environment.
By Bob Morris | 08/15/2012 | Energy and Water, Headline, Nevada
Las Vegas and the Southern Nevada Water Authority are making controversial moves to get Colorado River water from four remote valleys
By Breakthrough Institute | 08/11/2012 | Energy and Water, Legislation | 1 Comment
The federal production tax credit for wind energy (PTC) should be extended — and reformed. The debate over the fate of the PTC, whether to extend in its current form or allow it to expire outright on December 31 of this year, is not without nuance. Reorienting the credit to prioritize innovation and cost declines caters to both camps, by extending the credit and making it smarter.
By W. E. Messamore | 08/11/2012 | Economy, Energy and Water, Featured, Issues
New gas technology and discoveries have changed the complexion of energy in the United States and Canada. With increased supply prices have fallen to new lows. Natural gas is perceived.
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