The confrontation: Conservatives including anti-tax activist Grover Norquist are trying to ensure that a carbon tax doesn’t gain any political momentum. Norquist, the president of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), said a carbon tax or a consumption tax would violate the ATR pledge against tax increases that a majority of Republicans have signed. MORE >>

As holidays approach, I am already thinking of family gifts to give that will be unique and something that may not normally be purchased by the receiver.  My goal is to avoid the mall at all costs. See the full post and more at www.TheGreenSamaritan.com. Green Living MORE >>

Meatless Monday, the campaign to get people to reduce their meat consumption, has a new friend. Read More The post Los Angeles Adopts Meatless Mondays appeared first on Ecorazzi. Eats Featured News Vegetarian MORE >>

Thanks to a b urst of new shale oil production in states like North Dakota and Texas—as well as conservation measures like increased auto fuel efficiency—U.S. oil imports have been falling , with the country now bringing in just 20% of its energy from beyond its borders. By around 2020, the IEA projects, the U.S. via science.time.com. MORE >>

The state of North Dakota votes in favor of animal abuse by not passing an animal cruelty felony law. Read More The post North Dakota Votes Against Animal Cruelty Felonies appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals Causes News Top News MORE >>