A new report finds that global warming poses a far greater threat to American farmers than the costs associated with the energy bill passed this summer. According to an Environmental Working Group … Read more
Obama's Nobel Remind of Energy Task Ahead
The recent announcement of President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize serves as recognition of his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples as well as an acknowledgment of … Read more
Religious Groups Push for Action on Climate
A new coalition of faith leaders is speaking up about global warming and its effects on those least able to adapt. "On the sixth day God created us, and … Read more
Global Warming Could Shift Fish Populations
According to a new report, global warming may dramatically shift the global distribution of commercial fish populations–and greatly alter the industries they support. The research projects 1,066 effected sea life … Read more
Solar Funding Approved
The House Science and Technology Committee voted for major research and development funding for solar energy, with a special directive for the Department of Energy to emphasis growth in high unemployment … 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
