President Obama announced Monday that he has asked Energy Secretary Steven Chu to work toward stricter government efficiency standards for light bulbs. Coming just days after the House approved the … Read more
Global Warming Staff’s Archive
House Makes Historic Vote for Clean Energy
President Obama’s call for comprehensive energy and climate legislation this year was answered by the House of Representatives in passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act by a 219 … Read more
Senate Moves to Protect America's Waters
Chairman Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and the members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted to restore Clean Water Act protections for all of the nation's lakes, streams, … Read more
Carbon Clock Ticks Off Toll of Business-As-Usual
New Yorkers now need only crane their necks for a reminder of the need for new energy practices in America. Deutsche Bank recently unveiled a seven-story 'carbon clock' in Manhattan … Read more
Baptist Ministers Push for Energy Bill Passage
The American Clean Energy and Security Act has 140 new proponents: Baptist leaders from 26 states and the District of Columbia. The ministers, members of the Baptist Center for Ethics, … Read more
Clean Energy Economy Should Boost Employment Rates and Create Blue Collar Jobs
With lawmakers moving forward on a bold new piece of climate legislation in the House, a green job boom seems to be on the horizon. A report released last week … Read more
House Primed for Floor Vote on Energy Bill
The American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) is primed for a House floor vote by the end of the week. Congressional momentum on the vital bill comes in the … Read more
Quote of the Week
"One has to hope it will influence how people think about particular legislative proposals." — White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director John Holdren, confirming the need … Read more
Conservation Leaders Gather to Restore Iconic U.S. Waters
More than 100 conservation leaders from around the country met in New Orleans last week to push for the restoration of iconic U.S. waters such as the Chesapeake Bay, Coastal … Read more
Climate and Energy Bill Could Save Thousands of Dollars Per Household
A preliminary analysis by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy indicates that the American Clean Energy and Security Act could help save approximately $3,900 per household and generate scores … Read more