In a blog post for the Brookings Institution, Barry Rabe and Christopher Borick, a professor of political science at Muhlenberg College, explain how a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision highlights the state and local governance challenges facing...

States and localities need to work together to tap the potential of shale deposits, writes Rabe image

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Pennsylvania court: Towns can restrict fracking

Dec 20, 2013 Marketplace

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Why do we have the lowest recycling rate in the Great Lakes region?

Nov 14, 2013 Michigan Public Radio

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Rabe pens op-ed on changing public opinion concerning climate change

Sep 27, 2013

Professor Barry Rabe, along with Christopher Borick from Muhlenberg College, writes opinion article for Orange County Register on the policy implications of fluctuating public opinion on global warming. Rabe and Borick explain that the last three...

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GOP Lawmakers Hit by Weather Tragedies Stay Mum on Climate Change

Aug 1, 2013 Inside Climate News

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Climate change continues to polarize congressional politics, says Barry Rabe

Aug 1, 2013

The United States has experienced a staggering number of weather extremes in recent years—368 national disaster declarations since 2011. And polls indicate that the majority of Americans believe global warming is real. Despite this, Congress remains...

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'Sky didn't fall' after British Columbia lowered income tax, dropped fuel use with carbon tax

Jul 30, 2013 E&E News

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The Civil Rights Stand Of A Young Gerald Ford

Jul 14, 2013 National Public Radio

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NPR explores defining moment in the life of the young Gerald Ford

Jul 14, 2013

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gerald Ford, Don Gonyea of NPR's "All Things Considered" examines an incident at the U-M in 1934. Ford was a student and football player at the time, and the incident—and its outcome—not only reveals...

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Wealthy Donors in His Corner as Obama Comes Out Swinging on Climate Change

Jul 10, 2013 Inside Climate News

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Dump a ton of trash in Ottawa, pay $100 - Dump a ton of trash in Michigan, pay 21 cents

Jul 8, 2013 Michigan Public Radio

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Cold, Long Winters Associated with Decline in Number of Americans Believing in Global Warming

Jun 29, 2013 Nature World News

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Winter 2013 has chilled Americans' acceptance of global warming, finds National Surveys on Energy and Environment

Jun 19, 2013

A complaint-worthy winter has led to a drop in the number of Americans who believe that global warming is real, according to a University of Michigan survey.The percentage of Americans surveyed who think there is solid evidence of global warming...

"A Grand Bargain on Fracking? Lessons from Springfield, Illinois," Barry Rabe's latest blog post

Jun 10, 2013

A Grand Bargain on Fracking? Lessons from Springfield, Illinoisby Barry RabeEditor's Note: A new Illinois statewide policy on shale development and the possible use of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) procedures was just passed with overwhelming...

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New poll shows support for drilling moratorium: Thursday Morning Coffee

May 16, 2013 Penn Live

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Survey Shows Public Support Fracking, but Only with Tighter Regulation

May 15, 2013 OilPrice.com

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Fracking brings economic boost, but risks raise concerns

May 15, 2013 Phys.org

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Poll Shows Support for a Drilling Moratorium in Pennsylvania

May 14, 2013 State Impact PA

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Fracking brings economic boost, but risks raise concerns

May 14, 2013 R&D Magazine

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Fracking brings economic boost, but risks raise concerns

May 14, 2013

Most Michigan and Pennsylvania residents say fracking is good for the economy, but have concerns about chemicals used and other environmental risks, according to a University of Michigan survey.The results come from the National Surveys on Energy...

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New poll shows Michiganders holding conflicting views of 'fracking'

May 14, 2013 Michigan Public Radio

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"I think a CO 2 tax is unlikely" (in German)

May 10, 2013 Badische-Zeitung

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