Nader Noncommittal on Conn. Senate Run
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Activist Being Courted by Green Party to Challenge Democrat Chris Dodd in 2010
Former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore was back in town today, stopping by a local Borders to promote his newest book, Our Choice: A Plan To Solve The Climate Crisis . But before he shook some hands, he made a stop by WBEZ where he talked with 848 about the book and his plan. It's all well and good and a cause we can get behind, but we still prefer the below call to action ...
Justice Department gives up after Kuehne wins key appeal The Justice Department Wednesday dropped a controversial money-laundering case against a prominent Miami lawyer who had vouched for the legal fees of a Colombian cocaine kingpin — money that prosecutors claimed was dirty.
Washington Post: Growing Doubt on Global Warming, but Support Remains on Emission Curbs
The percentage of Americans who believe global warming is happening has dipped from 80 to 72 percent in the past year, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll, even as a majority still support a national cap on greenhouse gas emissions.
The president is expected to travel to the United Nations summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Dec. 9 before heading to Oslo, Norway, to accept his Nobel Peace Prize.
Washington -- President Barack Obama will propose a sweeping global reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when he attends a climate change conference next month.
By United Press International WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. James Inhofe has opened an investigation into the alleged manipulation of scientific information regarding global climate change.
CHICAGO (WBBM) -- Former Vice President Al Gore drew a crowd of a few hundred yesterday at the State Street Borders store - where he autographed his latest book, "Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis."
The conduct of climate scientists at the U.K.'s Climate Research Institute was scandalous. But what does that tell us about the validity of climate change?
Unless one stands somewhere in the vicinity of 3 feet tall, weighs 17 to 22 pounds and relies on feathers as winter wear, or one happens to be Tom Perriello (oh, to have another go at that health care vote), it’s a day for giving thanks and eating until the belly aches.
by Oakland Ross Extracting oil from Alberta's tar sands jeopardizes the survival of our species, says Al Gore. "Gas from the tar sands gives a Prius the same carbon footprint as a Hummer," the former U.S. vice-president told the Star in an interview prior to a Toronto speaking engagement scheduled for Tuesday evening. "I know that doesn't make me popular in Alberta," said the jet-hopping ...
Joseph Fink, the president of San Rafael’s Dominican University, recently confirmed his plan to retire in 2011, though he will serve on for an additional year as president emeritus to allow for a smooth transition for his successor. Fink began his term in 1988, and said his retirement after 37 years in academia was a long time coming.
MIAMI (AP) -- The Justice Department dropped all charges Wednesday against a prominent attorney whose indictment for dealings in a Colombian drug kingpin case was viewed nationally as a crucial test of an accused person's constitutional right to a lawyer.
In keeping with my annual tradition, I am going deep into the forest on Black Friday and burying myself in pine needles.
Ever since the Obama administration released its report detailing the number of jobs "saved or created" from the $787 billion stimulus package, cynics have been having a field day playing with the numbers.