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Joseph Romm

Wind turbine against a blue sky.

Zinke announces new leases for offshore wind power on both US coasts

Environment

Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has focused primarily on supporting oil, gas and mining interests — his announcement of new offshore wind projects came as a bit of a shock.

Obama taps Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Environment

Energy Costs, the Environment and the Presidential Campaign

Global Politics

Good for the Environment and Good for Workers

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