New Clean Energy Works video explains how a cap & trade system to curb global warming would work. Read more
Conservation
NWF in Alaska to Murkowski “Stop Attacking the EPA”
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
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
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
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)
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
