Joe Aldy

The Alberta Tar Sands in Canada. The Keystone Pipeline, which is designed to carry tar sands oil from Canada to the Gulf Coast has become a huge political issue. President Obama has said he will veto recent Congressional legislation approving the pipeline

Even with a GOP Congress, here’s how a lame-duck Obama can help the environment

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A new year, a new Congress — with both chambers now controlled by Republicans. But that doesn’t seem to have cowed President Barack Obama. Despite limited support on Capitol Hill, he seems eager to fight for a legacy that includes taking action on climate change.

At this month’s climate change conference, there’s a new tactic for reining in greenhouse gases

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Federal report shows EPA regulations produce more economic benefits than costs

Environment

The Economics of a Carbon Tax