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Panel OKs climate-change bill without GOP

Posted by Edward Felker on November 6 5:45 a.m.

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Thursday passed a sweeping climate-change bill, with none of the panel's seven Republicans participating in the 11-1 vote.

Jindal declares state of emergency ahead of Ida

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on November 8 10:28 a.m.

UPDATED: Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency Sunday as the Gulf Coast braced for the arrival of Hurricane Ida, which was making its way across the Gulf of Mexico as a Category ...

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3 senators join forces to rescue climate bill

Posted by Dina Cappiello ASSOCIATED PRESS on November 8 10:28 a.m.

A trio of senators with different political views launched a rescue effort Wednesday for troubled climate legislation.

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Zero-emissions ultracapacitors recharge in minutes

Posted by Tim Devaney THE WASHINGTON TIMES on November 8 10:28 a.m.

When the bus driver started the new electric engine, it was so quiet he turned the key twice to make sure it was running.

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Obama dismisses warming skeptics

Posted by Edward Felker on November 8 10:28 a.m.

As the Senate prepares for a week of hearings on sweeping climate change legislation, President Obama on Friday accused opponents of engaging in "cynical" claims that are failing to win the debate over the controversial ...

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Rising sea levels threaten Shanghai

Posted by Elaine Kurtenbach ASSOCIATED PRESS on November 8 10:28 a.m.

This city of 20 million rose from the sea and grew into a modern showcase. Now Shanghai's future depends on finding ways to prevent the same waters from reclaiming it.

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