Honor Thy Mother Earth

Days after the start of debate on a cap-and-trade bill to control greenhouse gas emissions, the bill was defeated in the Senate Friday. Republicans blocked continued debate due to other partisan disagreements.

Climate Bill Stalls in Senate

As the first stand-alone climate change bill to ever reach the Senate floor, the bill still holds great importance and signifies a shift in perspective regarding the seriousness of global warming and emissions.

The bill was not expected to pass, as it was criticized by conversatives concerned about already exorbanant gas prices and by environmentalists as too limited.

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