According to the White House, President Obama's stimulus package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), created tens of thousands of clean energy jobs through 2009 amid as many as 2 … Read more
Conservation
Editorial of the Week: Ms. Murkowski's Mischief (New York Times)
Senator Lisa Murkowski's home state of Alaska is ever so slowly melting away, courtesy of a warming planet. Yet few elected officials seem more determined than she to throw sand … Read more
Reid Says Senate Will Act on Climate in 2010
According to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), a busy 2010 slate won't prevent passage of a comprehensive climate and energy bill. "We have a lot on our plate," Sen. Reid said during … Read more
Energy Dept to Grant $187M for Fuel Efficiency Projects
Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced more than $187 million in grants for nine projects selected to improve motor vehicle fuel efficiency. "Improving the efficiency of our vehicles is critical … 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
Murkowski’s Dirty Air Attack Faces Withering Criticism
Scrutiny has especially focused on her contributions from electric utilities and Big Oil — Sen. Murkowski is among Congress’ biggest recipients of polluter cash. But as soon as today, she may move forward with her attempt to gut the Clean Air Act anyway Read more
Senator Murkowski’s Opportunity to Lead
By Larry J. Schweiger Senator Murkowski of Alaska has a unique opportunity to lead America’s response to slow climate change and respond to the damage already occurring in her state … Read more
Highlight of the Week: Scientists Say Cold Weather Doesn't Refute Global Warming
Though cold weather systems are out in full force in parts of the U.S. and other countries, scientists caution against equating single atmospheric events with long-term climate trends like global warming. "It's … Read more
Economic Message of the Week: Obama Announces $2.3B in Clean Energy Tax Credits
President Obama has announced the award of $2.3 billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the U.S. "Building a robust clean energy sector is … Read more
Editorial of the Week: Don't freeze out warm reality in the Charleston Post and Courier
Don't take our word for it. Look at how much Arctic ice has been lost in recent decades. Listen to the experts, including National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climate monitoring … Read more
