Could the momentum be shifting against the tar sands megaproject? The big news out of Washington seems to say “yes.” Read more
Good Jobs, Green Jobs Coming to the U.S.
I attended the Good Jobs, Green Jobs conference on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Close to 1,500 people attended, and half of those were representatives from the United Steel Workers (very impressive). … Read more
Advancing US Workforce for 21st Century: National Thought Leaders Convene
What are the skills needed for a competitive, 21st century workforce? How are US community colleges helping to meet these needs? What is the role of employers? Policy-makers? Students and … Read more
New VIDEO: The Tar Sands Threat to Wildlife
From widespread habitat destruction, to the drastic effects of climate change, to devastating toxic oil spills—the scope and scale of impacts that wildlife will face if the Keystone XL tar sands … Read more
Environmental Protection Agency Nominee Gina McCarthy Inspires Massachusetts Pride
This morning, Gina McCarthy sat before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), poised to field their questions and secure their seal of approval as the next administrator … Read more
Let’s Count the Ways Keystone XL Approval Helps Us
A tongue-in-cheek look at the problems caused by the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. Read more
Celebrating Success – Offshore Wind Comes to Maryland
We don’t often take time to mark our successes, but after three years of effort by countless advocates to bring clean offshore wind energy to Maryland, it is time to … Read more
Back in Black: Concern Over Global Warming Rising Again
A new poll released by Gallup today shows positive signs that Americans are moving back into the black when it comes to facing global climate change. Before you get lost in the lyrics to … Read more
Courage, Credibility and Conviction: James Hansen’s Remarkable Career at NASA
This piece originally appeared on Climate Access. Climate scientist James Hansen recently announced his retirement after 46 years at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS), to allow him … Read more
Understanding Our “New” Climate Threat: Ocean Acidification
A passionate advocate for the ocean, John Racanelli serves as CEO of the National Aquarium, where he immerses himself in pursuing the aquarium’s nonprofit mission to inspire conservation of the … Read more

