Environmental Politics

"Former President Carter says climate skeptics are the 'biggest handicap' for the U.S. when it comes to acting on global warming."

"Susan Swithers is no stranger to food industry criticism."

"California voters will be asked to authorize $7.5 billion to bolster the state’s water supply, infrastructure and ecosystems in November, as lawmakers and Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday struck a long-sought deal to move a new water bond to the ballot."

"U.S. wildlife managers on Tuesday denied federal protections for rare wolverines, outraging conservationists but pleasing Western states that opposed adding the reclusive but feisty member of the weasel family to the endangered and threatened species list."

"Formaldehyde is a human carcinogen, the National Research Council (NRC) says in a report released today. It upholds a federal classification of the chemical that industry has vigorously disputed."

"The much-debated Keystone XL pipeline could produce four times more global warming pollution than the State Department calculated earlier this year, a new study concludes."

"WASHINGTON -- The environmental group League of Conservation Voters and the union American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees announced Thursday that they are funneling $2.1 million into the Michigan Senate race in support of Democratic candidate Gary Peters."

"Enbridge says it consulted with regulatory agencies and communities for a year and a half to select the best route, which faces intense public opposition."

"Former Vice President Gore is warning investors to pull their stock in coal assets or face devastating financial consequences."