Conservation

Obama Nobel Peace Prize Timely Reminder of Global Opportunity to Confront Climate Change

Here is my response to the announcement of President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize today: “I congratulate President Obama for receiving the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize. The award notes the importance … Read more

Is Fred Singer Skeptical About Your Issue? How Much You Got?

If he’s such a heroic challenger of the scientific consensus, why don’t you hear S. Fred Singer denying there’s water on the moon? The short answer is, because there’s no … Read more

Flat Earth Society Meeting (Free Box Lunch!)

Has there ever been such a gathering of global warming denying astroturf groups in one place? Friday's meeting of the Flat Earth Society on Capitol Hill may be breaking a … Read more

National Wildlife Refuge Week: October 11

In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt officially started the National Wildlife Refuge System when he protected Pelican Island Refuge in Florida. Some years later, In 1934, and after the ad hoc … Read more

The Future is In Our Hands

Sometimes change happens in small shifts, sometimes in a bit of an earthquake. So there we were on the same day Senators Kerry and Boxer released the Clean Energy and … 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