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New Farm Bill Speeds Commercialization of Advanced Biofuels

Congress passed a new farm bill on May 22 that will accelerate the commercialization of advanced biofuels, including cellulosic ethanol, encourage the production of biomass crops, and expand the U.S. Department of Agriculture's current Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program

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California farms, vineyards in peril from warming, U.S. energy secretary warns...

'We're looking at a scenario where there's no more agriculture in California, I don't think the American public has gripped in its gut what could happen," says Nobel winner Steven Chu.
He sees education as a means to combat threat.

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Seasons change -- earlier than before, study says...

The hottest and coldest days of the year come roughly two days sooner than they did 50 years ago, according to a study published in Nature. The change coincides with the rise in global temperatures.

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Agencies' report warns of faster climate change...

Reporting from Washington -- The United States faces the possibility of much more rapid climate change by the end of the century than previous studies have suggested, according to a report led by the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Climate change has a firm grip...

Researchers say that even if nations can get carbon dioxide levels under control, it would take 1,000 years or longer for the climate changes already triggered to be reversed.

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Climate talks end with hope for new treaty...

The talks in Poznan, Poland, leave questions over a balance of emissions cuts between richer and poorer nations unresolved as some wealthy countries balk at making firm promises.

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