Mimicking the recent spate of obstructionist rallies organized to protest health care reform, big oil and allies are coordinating demonstrations to snuff out constructive clean energy legislation, allegedly asking employees … Read more
Global Warming Staff’s Archive
Highlight of the Week: EIA Analysis Finds Cost of Energy Bill Low
A new government study comes to the same conclusion as most others: clean energy legislation would cost little for the average consumer. According to the Energy Information Administration, the nation's foremost … Read more
Economic Message of the Week: Businesses Support Clean Energy Job Bill
A group of 150 trade associations and manufacturers is backing a piece of legislation it says will increase the number of green manufacturing jobs in the U.S. The Apollo Alliance, a … Read more
Electric Car is Game-Changer on Road
The Chevy Volt, GM’s much anticipated foray into the electric car market, was officially announced Monday. According to company representatives, the car will get 230 miles per gallon in the … Read more
Gov. Paterson Sets NY Emissions Goals
New York Governor David A. Paterson signed an executive order establishing an 80 percent emissions reduction goal by the year 2050. Gov. Paterson stressed the importance of curbing harmful emissions as … Read more
Highlight of the Week – Lobbying Firm Nabbed for Fraudulent Letters Opposing Clean Energy
It seems opponents of clean energy are increasingly resorting to dirty tactics in their fight against climate legislation. Washington lobbying group Bonner & Associates recently sent fraudulent letters to U.S. … Read more
Economic Message of the Week – Report: Econ Models Sell Efficiency Boost Short
According to a new report by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, adoption of emissions-limiting public policy could cut U.S. energy bills in half by mid-century. Investments in … Read more
Study: Earth Warming Faster Than Expected
A new study finds that the planet is expected to heat up faster than predicted over the next five years. The analysis shows that in the last seven years, a … Read more
Highlight of the Week – USDA: House bill should yield long-term benefits for agriculture
According to an analysis by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the American Clean Energy and Security Act would cost the farming sector little in the short-term and yield great long-term … Read more
Economic Message of the Week – Governors Say Fighting Global Warming Will Create Jobs
Three Democratic governors told the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee that curbing emissions and developing a national clean energy economy could mean more jobs and economic prosperity. Citing the … Read more
