There is good news on the horizon in the effort to tackle global warming pollution. Using authority provided by Congress and affirmed by the Supreme Court, today the Environmental Protection … Read more
Joe Mendelson
In Cancun and Congress, Pressing for Clean Energy Jobs ASAP
As the Cancun climate talks proceed in balmy 75 degrees weather, the U.S. Senate stands on the precipice of a vote on a controversial new tax bill. Unfortunately, key … Read more
UPDATE – U.S. Must Account for Dirty Tar Sands at Climate Talks
As the negotiations in Cancun begin to churn, the split personality of the U.S. State Department threatens to undermine further trust in the U.S. negotiation position. At the nexus of … Read more
Cancun Climate Negotiations: No Holiday in the Sun
From the National Wildlife Federation’s perspective, there are three critical things that must happen to consider Cancun a success. Read more
Congress: Tackle the Other Second-Hand Smoke
Our nation’s capital is a funny place filled with contradictions or haven’t you heard? Take protecting our public health. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration released new proposed cigarette … Read more