Archive for ‘congress’
What Fuel Economy Increase Means For Cars, Us
December 19th, 2007
Congress passed legislation on Tuesday that will increase the fuel economy standard for U.S. automakers to 35 miles per gallon by 2020
Popularity: 6%
White House censors testimonies on global warming
December 12th, 2007
The White House censored climate scientists and edited their testimony on global warming before Congress
Popularity: 4%
Religious leaders act on climate change
November 1st, 2007
A coalition of religious leaders urged Congress on Wednesday to ensure that the poor and most vulnerable are protected from the effects of climate change.
Popularity: 3%
Congress: How Safe Is U.S. Food Supply?
April 24th, 2007
Families and victims of food contamination went to Capitol Hill to ask lawmakers to strengthen food safety regulations; lawmakers question what the Food and Drug Administration is doing to ensure a safe food supply after high-profile recalls.
Popularity: 2%
Gore goes to Congress
March 21st, 2007
Environmental crusader Al Gore, former U.S. vice-president and possible presidential candidate, returned to some familiar territory Wednesday, warning the U.S. Congress of a “true planetary emergency” if it doesn’t take action on global warming.
Popularity: 3%
