Global Warming Staff’s Archive

Obama's Nobel Remind of Energy Task Ahead

The recent announcement of President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize serves as recognition of his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples as well as an acknowledgment of … Read more

Religious Groups Push for Action on Climate

A new coalition of faith leaders is speaking up about global warming and its effects on those least able to adapt.   "On the sixth day God created us, and … Read more

Global Warming Could Shift Fish Populations

According to a new report, global warming may dramatically shift the global distribution of commercial fish populations–and greatly alter the industries they support.   The research projects 1,066 effected sea life … Read more

Solar Funding Approved

The House Science and Technology Committee voted for major research and development funding for solar energy, with a special directive for the Department of Energy to emphasis growth in high unemployment … Read more

Highlight of the Week: Senate Bill Signals New Momentum for Clean Energy in 2009

Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Chair Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Foreign Relations Committee Chair John Kerry (D-MA) unveiled the Senate's version of comprehensive clean energy and climate legislation, building on the … Read more

Economic Message of the Week: Chamber of Commerce Defections Highlight Corporate Clean Energy Push

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is losing major member companies due to its opposition to climate and energy action, part of an industry realignment that has some top corporations pushing … Read more

Executive Order Directs Feds to Cut Carbon Pollution

President Obama signed an executive order directing federal agencies to set the first-ever targets for reducing carbon pollution from government buildings and vehicles.   "The federal government can and should lead by example when … Read more

India: We Won't Obstruct International Climate Progress

Indian Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh outlined broad plans for India to reduce its carbon pollution levels, addressing the concerns of those who see the developing nation as an obstacle to an international emissions … Read more

EPA Moves to Cut Large Industrial Source Emissions

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially announced a move to regulate carbon pollution from utilities and large industrial sources.   "After years of inaction, the political winds have shifted and in favor … Read more

Global Warming Threatens National Parks

A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Rocky Mountain Climate Organization describes the threats posed to 25 national parks and other U.S. sites by global warming. The report, titled … Read more