How Carbon Pollution Became Political Kryptonite In Virginia's Gubernatorial Election

CREDIT: (AP Photo/The Washington Post, Linda Davidson, Pool)Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli have been battling for control of Virginia Executive Mansion all year. It not often that energy and climate change play a significant role in gubernatorial races but if it true anywhere, it certainly true here. A new report on the consequences of Cuccinelli climate denial, brand-new polling on the race, and an interview with Climate Progress make c ...

http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/10/08/2745181/mcauliffe-cuccinel

Complex CAFE Math: Gas Mileage Higher Than Predicted, Lower Than Needed

It's easy to meet expectations when they're low enough. When it comes to Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), car makers are exceeding expectations--but are still behind the curve--a report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) says. In 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway.. ...

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1087510_complex-cafe-math-gas-mile