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Climate Denier Senators Awash in Petro Euros

 |  Oct 25, 2010

Who knows if they sip Beaujolais and nibble on artisan cheeses, but they have a big appetite for foreign European oil money, including money from BP. It’s unclear if the donations … Read more

Scary Idea: BP Apologist Calling Shots on Energy & Climate

 |  Oct 16, 2010

Could infamous BP apologist Rep. Joe Barton become chair of the House Energy & Commerce Committee? Read more

Big Oil’s Bond: Senator’s Sneak Attack on Clean Air Act

 |  Oct 4, 2010

Missouri is a leader in clean energy, so why would Sen. Kit Bond lead a late night attack on the Clean Air Act? One look at his last re-election campaign in 2004 makes clear where his allegiances lie. Read more

Roll Out the Astroturf! Big Oil’s Bringing Fake Rallies Back

,  |  Sep 2, 2010

The next time you hear of “citizen” outrage about clean energy & climate action, make sure you know who’s really pulling the strings.
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American Power Act Gets Big Boost From Budget Experts

 |  Jul 7, 2010

The American Power Act, sponsored by Senators John Kerry & Joe Lieberman, got a big boost today from the people who analyze the dollars & cents in federal legislation: Congressional … Read more

A Confusing Monday for the Senate Climate Bill

,  |  Jun 8, 2010

There was a flurry of talk about climate & energy in the Senate today. But was it all just hot air? It started when Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) told reporters … Read more

NWF President: “It’s Past Time for a New Energy Plan for America”

 |  May 12, 2010

“The American Power Act has the one ingredient that is absolutely essential for any energy bill to be worth doing. It holds oil companies and other corporations accountable for doing their fair share to reduce pollution,” said NWF President & CEO Larry Schweiger. Read more

NWF President to Senate: Time to Finish Job

 |  Apr 26, 2010

“With the Senate so close to the goal line on a new energy path for America, we can’t call a time out now,” said NWF President Larry Schweiger.
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Obama Presses Senate to Pass Clean Energy & Climate Bill

 |  Apr 20, 2010

President Obama is sending a clear message to Senate leaders, asking them to pass clean energy & climate legislation as soon as work on financial reform is done: “This is … Read more

NWF’s President Looks Back at the First Earth Day

 |  Apr 19, 2010

Earth Day’s 40th anniversary is coming up on Thursday, April 22nd. Larry Schweiger, president & CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, remembers the observing first Earth Day in his hometown … Read more