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Who’s Paying for Attacks on Climate Science?

 |  Jan 26, 2010

A notorious public relations agency who’s worked for evolution deniers in the past is now smearing climate science. Read more

Preserve the Clean Air Act’s Protections

 |  Jan 25, 2010

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

2009 Ties for Second Warmest Year on Record

 |  Jan 22, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger 2009 has tied for the second warmest year in the modern record and ended the warmest decade on record, according to the National Aeronautics and Space … Read more

Clean Energy Works: How Cap & Trade Works

 |  Jan 22, 2010

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

NWF in Alaska to Murkowski “Stop Attacking the EPA”

 |  Jan 22, 2010

The National Wildlife Federation’s Pacific Regional Center in Anchorage has been on the front lines of working to stop Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Dirty Air Act attacks on the Environmental Protection Agency. Read more

Top Business Leaders Call for Climate Action Now

 |  Jan 21, 2010

Check out this letter from We Can Lead signed by more than 80 CEOs, from companies ranging from airline Virgin America to electric utility Exelon. Read more

Highlight of the Week: Lobbyist Scrutiny Casts Doubt on Murkowski Amendment

 |  Jan 21, 2010

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) may delay an amendment that would strip the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's authority to regulate carbon pollution after it was reported that lobbyists had helped craft it. The Washington Post … Read more

Economic Message of the Week: Report: Stimulus Has Boosted Clean Energy Economy and Jobs

 |  Jan 21, 2010

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

Editorial of the Week: Ms. Murkowski's Mischief (New York Times)

 |  Jan 21, 2010

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

 |  Jan 21, 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