This is Christine Dorsey, communications director for National Wildlife Federation, and I’m on the ground in Copenhagen at the United Nations climate conference, or as it’s known around the world, COP15 – that’s short for the 15th Conference of Parties (to a global climate treaty). Read more
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Duke Energy: Blowing the Minds of the Talking Heads
Duke Energy, America’s third-largest electric utility, backs President Obama’s call for comprehensive climate and energy legislation. Read more
Good News For Climate Deal? Obama Shifts Copenhagen Schedule
UPDATE 6:52pm: NWF President & CEO Larry Schweiger just issued a statement on Obama’s schedule change, saying, “By attending the global climate talks in Copenhagen during the heart of the … Read more
Keeping Score on Global Climate Talks
As the international climate negotiations in Copenhagen, Denmark prepare to get underway next week, a team of scientists has introduced a new tool called the Climate Scoreboard.
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Inhofe Insults Pro-Energy Reform Veterans
Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) has a name for those veterans: Attention hogs.
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“The Eyes of the World are on the U.S.”
The eyes of the world are on the United States, which has the greatest capacity to lead the green economy renaissance that will lower pollution levels and safeguard our children’s future. Copenhagen remains a critical moment to engage all nations in a more ambitious global effort that keeps pace with the latest climate science. Read more
Consequences of Copenhagen, Part II: Local Efforts
Today we present part 2 of a 4 part series on the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen, where leaders from around the globe will come together to negotiate … Read more
Consequences of Copenhagen, Part I: The stakes
Today we present part 1 of a 4 part series on the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen, where leaders from around the globe will come together to negotiate … Read more
Tribal Leaders Address Climate Impacts, Clean Energy Bill
PHOTO: (from left) Mike Williams, chairman of Alaska Inter-Tribal Council; Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico; Jerry Pardilla, executive director of the National Tribal Environmental Council; and John Echohawk, executive director … Read more
Senate Progress for Clean Energy & Climate Action
The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee passed the Clean Energy Jobs & American Power Act yesterday on an 11-1 vote. Read more
