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For the first time in more than a decade, the United States government pledges to reduce its greenhouse gasses emissions Washington – President Barack Obama is set to announce next month during the climate meetings in Copenhagen that the U.S....

Senate, but many in Texas are hoping it doesn't get that far...And chief among the bill's critics is Gov. Rick Perry, who has been railing loudly against the measure that would slash air pollution linked to global warming. He says...

The planned upgrade of an aging hotel-casino on Lake Tahoe's north shore is described by supporters as a shining example of change needed to protect a sensitive environment and revitalize a troubled economy...The project, including a 300-room hotel, shops, restaurants...

When it comes to finding that perfect Christmas tree, Massachusetts officials have two words for holiday revelers: shop local. Agricultural Resources Commissioner Scott Soares, joined by local lawmakers, is planning to drive home the point Friday by wielding an ax...

Scientists say they believe toxins from a blue-green algae plaguing lakes and rivers around the West are harming an endangered fish in the Klamath Basin, adding another obstacle to restoring species that have forced irrigation shutoffs for farmers. Summer blooms...

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a bill designed to streamline the state's push for renewable energy. The new law transfers the state's Renewable Energy Trust to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, creating a single agency responsible for encouraging the...

President Barack Obama will commit the United States to substantial cuts in greenhouse gas pollution over the next decade - despite resistance in Congress over higher costs - when he travels to a major climate conference in Copenhagen next month...He...

Might sound strange but, it appeared as if India had invaded the White House. The occasion was the first State dinner by the US President Barack Obama Barack Obama held in honor of the visiting Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan...