Obama Goes Big On Clean Energy In Budget

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While some traditional Democratic Party priorities get squeezed, the president's 2014 budget keeps pushing for a big energy transition. Read more →

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EPA Targets Sulfur In Gasoline To Save Lives

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The Obama administration wants to reduce sulfur levels in gasoline, a move it says will save lives; big oil say it'll just drive up prices up at the pump. Read more →

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Obama’s $2 Billion Plan To Kill The Gasoline Car

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President Obama proposes spending $2 billion in federal revenues from oil and gas leases on R&D aimed at ending our reliance on petroleum for transportation. Read more →

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President Hopes For Energy Efficiency Doubling By 2030

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Greentech Media reports on how President Obama, in his speech, made a bold call for a partnership between federal and state governments to cut energy consumption. Read more →

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Obama’s Call For More Clean Energy, Less Carbon Pollution

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Center for American Progress offers its take on Obama's State of the Union speech with regards to more Investment in clean energy and less carbon pollution. Read more →

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Obama Mentions Green Building In SOTU Agenda

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Amid the bold environmental initiatives in his State of the Union speech, Obama made passing references to more efficient residential and commercial buildings. Read more →

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Climate Change Tackled Head On By Obama In State Speech

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EcoWatch looks at how President Obama addressed the issue of climate change in his State of the Union speech last night before Congress and the American people. Read more →

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Obama: Use Public Oil, Gas Revenues For Green Car Technology

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Sierra Club takes a look at a plan by the President Obama to use funds generated by oil and gas revenues on public lands to invest in advanced vehicle technology. Read more →

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Obama Pushes Hard On Clean Energy, Climate Change

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In his State of the Union address, President Obama calls for action on climate change, including improved efficiency and oil-and-gas funded research into clean energy tech. Read more →

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Capitol’s SFI Platform Symbolizes Greener Inauguration–And Debate

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In a nod to green building, the 10,000-square-foot stage upon which President Obama took his second oath of office was built with lumber using the controversial SFI label. Read more →

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