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  • Obama to allow states to set stricter car standards

    Mon, Jan 26, 2009 1:43 PM by Shea Gunther

    Over the objection of the car industry, the Obama administration will allow states like California to set their own stricter fuel and emissions standards.

  • Media Mayhem: Truth in advertising?

    Mon, Jan 26, 2009 4:36 AM

    Obama spurs a wave of green political advertising ... but is it just Greenwashing(ton)?

  • Obama inauguration coverage

    Fri, Jan 23, 2009 4:36 PM

    A new green day is on the horizon as the 44th president takes office. Plus: More about the first family.

  • GOP senator lifts block on Obama's green nominees

    Fri, Jan 23, 2009 12:01 PM by Shea Gunther

    Republican Sen. John Barrasso has lifted his block on Obama's green nominees to head the EPA and the White House Council on Environmental Quality.

  • President Barack Obama pats Vice President Joe Biden

    Green States: The kids in the hall

    Fri, Jan 23, 2009 4:40 AM

    Change is in the air, but has Washington’s Lobbyland built up an immunity?

  • Republican Senator blocking Obama green nominees

    Thu, Jan 22, 2009 4:02 PM by Shea Gunther

    Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming, home of Dick Cheney, is blocking two of Obama's green nominees.

  • Political Habitat: After the ball

    Wed, Jan 21, 2009 7:32 AM

    The parade and the parties are over. History has been made. Today is for the hangover, and then the hard work. Six distinguished environmentalists weigh in.

  • Long distance live blogging the inauguration

    Tue, Jan 20, 2009 9:44 AM by Shea Gunther

    Earth Matters blogger Shea Gunther live blogs the Obama Inauguration from the comfort of his couch in Maine.

  • Obamaramanaguration: If that's not a word, it should be

    Tue, Jan 20, 2009 9:29 AM by Shea Gunther

    Barack Obama will be sworn in today as the 44th President of the United States. We made it.

  • Environmental issues: Obama's to do list

    Tue, Jan 20, 2009 5:21 AM by Nicole Hughes

    MNN offers the president-elect 7 tips for getting the country's many environmental issues.

  • Is the green movement colorblind?

    Tue, Jan 20, 2009 4:36 AM

    Why environmentalism can't afford to be a white, affluent issue.

  • A question from President Obama

    Tue, Jan 20, 2009 12:55 AM by Vanessa Vadim

    Vanessa offers unsolicited advice for the new president.

  • What environmental issues should President Obama focus on?

    Tue, Jan 20, 2009 12:55 AM by Vanessa Vadim

    Vanessa offers the new president some unsolicited advice.

  • Media Mayhem: Ball four!

    Mon, Jan 19, 2009 7:37 AM

    Enviros stage (at least) four lavish, environment-saving events to ring in the Obama administration.

  • Friday political buzz: Palin, Obama, and bailout cash

    Fri, Jan 16, 2009 3:40 PM by Shea Gunther

    Sarah Palin is suing the feds on behalf of the oil industry, Obama makes a bad pick on transportation, and Dems announce their bailout plan.

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