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The West's Changed Climate
The West is warming faster than the world as a whole. Government must respond quickly to minimizing further disruption of this region's climate and economy.

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Investing in Our Recovery

Passing legislation to cap global warming pollution can spur investment, create millions of jobs and help jumpstart our economy.

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Birds Threatened by Tar Sands Oil Development

Extraction and refining of heavy oil from Canada's tar sands is taking a toll on migratory birds.

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The Role of Natural Gas in America's Energy Future

Investments in natural gas efficiency cost less and can bring benefits to the market faster than drilling.

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San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act
Last year, a historic settlement was reached to restore flows and salmon populations to California's second longest river, the San Joaquin, and approved by the federal court.
Offshore Drilling Threatens Our Beaches, Oceans, Coastal Communities and Marine Life
President Bush and some members of Congress are pressing to open offshore areas that have been protected from oil drilling for many years, including the east and west coasts and Florida.
Cutting Global Warming Pollution at Low Costs with the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act
An analysis of the proposed Lieberman-Warner legislation showing that the global warming pollution reduction targets established by the bill can be achieved without a significant increase in the...

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