Republican climate sceptics face battle for re-election as green groups hit back

Guardian: It is the issue most notable by its absence in the 2012 presidential race. But the environment may yet have an impact this election as campaign groups target the vulnerable congressional seats of Republicans who dismiss the dangers of climate change. The present US Congress is generally considered the most unfriendly to the environment on record – with multiple votes in the House of Representatives to strike down or weaken environmental regulations, cut back funds for developing clean energy,...

URL: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/oct/03/republican-climate-sceptics-reelection-backlash
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