clean energy

Hip Hop Caucus Clean Energy Now! Bus Tour Wraps-Up On Capitol Hill

On Wednesday, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson joined the tour with Members of Congress and celebrities to lead the rally, encouraging people to rebuild our economy, regain our communities and restore our planet. Read more

Green Jobs for Hoosiers

By Larry J. Schweiger I’m joining with clean energy industry leaders tonight at the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy in Indianapolis to hear how they are creating clean, … Read more

Clean Energy Week

It’s Clean Energy Week in Washington! The National Wildlife Federation is one of more than 100 businesses & organizations partnering on the week. The organizers of Clean Energy Week assert … Read more

Obama: “Don’t Give Up” on Carbon Cap

  President Obama delivered a clear message to Senate Democrats yesterday — just because comprehensive clean energy & climate legislation is hard doesn’t mean it’s not worth doing: “Don’t give … Read more

NWF: Obama’s Budget Sets Right Priorities in Tough Times

Here’s what National Wildlife Federation President & CEO Larry Schweiger had to say about the budget plan:
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By Larry J. Schweiger Osama bin Laden is a terrorist who has proven by his actions that he has no consideration for human life. He has disqualified himself by his … Read more

We the Corporations of the United States …

By Larry J. Schweiger There is an old expression: “Money speaks and politicians listen.” With public confidence in Congress at a low point, the last thing America now needs is … Read more

Preserve the Clean Air Act’s Protections

By Larry J. Schweiger I posted this response “Preserve the Clean Air Act’s Protections” on National Journal’s blog in response to the following question: Should Congress Stop EPA? Sen. Lisa … Read more

Clean Energy Works: How Cap & Trade Works

New Clean Energy Works video explains how a cap & trade system to curb global warming would work. Read more

Calling for Earth’s Day in Congress

Almost 40 years after the inaugural Earth Day, Americans of all stripes are pushing Congress to put the planet first. That was the message from a panel of elected leaders … Read more