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Global Growth in Carbon Emissions Is "Out of Control"
http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/111306EA.shtml
The growth in global emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels over the past
five years was four times greater than for the preceding 10 years, according to
a study that exposes critical flaws in the attempts to avert damaging climate
change.

GOP Likely to Lose Battle Over Offshore Drilling
http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/111306EB.shtml
The Democrats' return to power is increasing pressure on House Republican
leaders to accept a limited expansion of offshore oil and gas drilling.
Supporters of such exploration say the next Congress, with Democrats in control
come January, probably will not tamper with the long-standing drilling bans that
have protected most coastal waters for a quarter-century.