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"Measures in Richmond and El Monte, California that would have taxed sugar-sweetened beverages at a penny-per-ounce rate failed to pass in either city [Tuesday]."

"President Obama’s reelection, along with key wins by Senate Democrats, ensures that the federal government will press ahead with efforts to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency and to curb greenhouse gas emissions linked to climate change."

"A northeaster threatened to unravel progress made since Hurricane Sandy ravaged the New York area, delivering a second angry serving of howling wind and high water on Wednesday in places where misery and frustration had yet to recede."

"Voters in the city of Wichita rejected fluoridated water on Tuesday, as they did in 1964 and 1978."

"While superstorm Sandy sent most people running for shelter wherever they could find it, bird enthusiasts rushed outdoors as soon as possible to scan the skies for birds that usually don't visit these parts."

President Obama actually mentioned climate change in his victory speech last night.

In addition to defeats of California's GMO-Labelling and Michigan's clean energy measures, voters approved rebuilding a Seattle seawall and a Colorado city's fracking ban and defeated a measure to remove California's Hetch Hetchy dam.

"Drinking water in one out of eight Denver homes with lead plumbing may be contaminated with lead — a health hazard that causes brain and nerve damage, especially in children."

"Storm-weary residents across the New York and New Jersey area encountered confusion and long lines as they went to cast ballots in the presidential election on Tuesday, and regional officials began scrambling to prepare for a new weather threat due as early as Wednesday."

"A measure that would require most foods made with genetically engineered ingredients to be labeled in California was significantly behind early Wednesday."