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
Conservation
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
India: 'We'll Fight Global Warming Without International Funds'
The world's fourth-biggest carbon polluter appears to be moving forward with plans to reduce emissions and curb its contribution to global warming whether they have international funding or not. "We've got to do what … Read more
Warming Climate May Hurt Trees' Carbon Uptake
According to a new report, a warming climate is diminishing the carbon absorption capacity of trees, leaving more greenhouse gas to compound in the atmosphere. "Our findings contradict studies from other … Read more
Labor Dept. Awards $100M for Green Job Training
The U.S. Department of Labor is awarding $100 million in clean energy jobs training grants as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. "Today's announcement is part of the … Read more
Arctic Sea Ice Melting Earlier, May Worsen Global Warming
According to scientists, Arctic sea ice is melting earlier in the year and freezing later, part of a melt feedback loop that may act to accelerate climate change. Researchers at NASA and … Read more
EPA: $5M in Grants for Methane Reduction Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $5 million in available grants for projects to reduce methane emissions that contribute heavily to global warming. The grants, which will be made available to … Read more
In comes corn, out goes wildlife
Government incentives for corn ethanol are driving farmers to shift land into corn production, resulting in significant decreases in grassland bird populations throughout the fragile Prairie Pothole Region. According to … Read more
