May 2010
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Dredge Baby, Dredge! La. Officials Clamor for Construction of Barrier Islands
A growing chorus of Louisiana lawmakers are demanding that the proposal to build barrier islands to protect ecologically sensitive marshlands move forward.
Oil Spill Underscores Need to Pass Climate and Energy Bill, Says Obama
In a rare White House press conference today, President Obama made the case that this oil spill underscores the need to pass climate and energy legislation.
Obama Says ‘Oil spill has made it clear more reform is needed,’ Cancels Offshore Lease Sales (w/Video)
Noting that domestic oil and gas development is an essential part of overall U.S. energy strategy, President Obama today detailed his immediate plans for offshore energy development.
Yes Men Founder on Obama, Campaign Promises and Fake News (Video)
The Yes Men founder Andy Bichlbaum talks about fake news, Obama and campaign promises with Joe Garofoli at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
India Aims to Double Its Forest Cover by 2020
The Indian government is planning to launch a massive afforestation program which would double its forest cover to 20 million hectares by 2020.
