A new Associated Press poll out this morning is giving a big boost to the prospects of a clean energy & climate bill in the Senate. Read more
Politics
Climate Denial Event Gets Derailed, Then Speaker Goes Unhinged
Americans for Prosperity had hoped to get their climate denial message webcast to over 40 events back here in the United States. Instead, those events witnessed students demanding clean energy — and one of the AFP speakers coming unhinged. Read more
“The Eyes of the World are on the U.S.”
The eyes of the world are on the United States, which has the greatest capacity to lead the green economy renaissance that will lower pollution levels and safeguard our children’s future. Copenhagen remains a critical moment to engage all nations in a more ambitious global effort that keeps pace with the latest climate science. Read more
Consequences of Copenhagen, Part II: Local Efforts
Today we present part 2 of a 4 part series on the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen, where leaders from around the globe will come together to negotiate … Read more
Consequences of Copenhagen, Part I: The stakes
Today we present part 1 of a 4 part series on the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen, where leaders from around the globe will come together to negotiate … Read more
Tribal Leaders Address Climate Impacts, Clean Energy Bill
PHOTO: (from left) Mike Williams, chairman of Alaska Inter-Tribal Council; Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico; Jerry Pardilla, executive director of the National Tribal Environmental Council; and John Echohawk, executive director … Read more
Senate Progress for Clean Energy & Climate Action
The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee passed the Clean Energy Jobs & American Power Act yesterday on an 11-1 vote. Read more
Sen. Inhofe: Big Oil’s MVP
To commemorate Sen. Inhofe’s status as Big Oil’s MVP, the National Wildlife Federation has issued a limited-edition trading card with some of Sen. Inhofe’s career milestones. Read more
Boxer Reaches Out to Republicans on Clean Energy Bill
New developments for the Senate clean energy & climate bill — Barbara Boxer is reaching out to Republicans. Read more
Hearing Raises New Questions About Coal Lobby Group
The House Select Committee for Eneregy Independence & Global Warming held a hearing this morning on the coal lobby letter fraud. A firm called Bonner & Associates sent phony letters … Read more
