Conservation

Global Warming Could Shift Fish Populations

 |  Oct 14, 2009

According to a new report, global warming may dramatically shift the global distribution of commercial fish populations–and greatly alter the industries they support.   The research projects 1,066 effected sea life … Read more

Solar Funding Approved

 |  Oct 14, 2009

The House Science and Technology Committee voted for major research and development funding for solar energy, with a special directive for the Department of Energy to emphasis growth in high unemployment … Read more

What’s Next for Senate Clean Energy Jobs Act?

 |  Oct 14, 2009

I just stopped by the office of Joe Mendelson, the National Wildlife Federation’s global warming policy director, to get his take on this weekend’s game-changing guest editorial in the New … Read more

Al Gore Predicts Passage of Senate Clean Energy Jobs Act

 |  Oct 13, 2009

Former Vice President Al Gore predicted Friday that the U.S. Senate will soon approve the Clean Energy Jobs Act that will cut carbon pollution that contributes to climate change. Speaking … Read more

National Security and Clean Energy: Operation Free Launches New Push

 |  Oct 13, 2009

A veterans group called Operation Free is launching a national bus tour this week in support of clean energy. The group is highlighting the national security connection of clean energy … Read more

Interview at Lightning 100 in Nashville

 |  Oct 12, 2009

I was interviewed today by Lightning 100 WRLT in Nashville in advance of my book presentation and signing at Lipscomb University Tuesday at 7 pm. Lipscomb understands that students across … Read more

Old Fashioned, Bipartisan Leadership

 |  Oct 12, 2009

Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and John Kerry (D-MA) are showing old-fashioned and responsible, bipartisan leadership to protect our planet. In their joint Op-Ed Yes We Can (Pass Climate Legislation) in … Read more

Northwest Coast’s Ocean “Dead Zone” Is Climate-Induced

 |  Oct 10, 2009

Researchers have determined that the summer “dead zone” that occurs along the northwest U.S. coast is becoming permanent and is due to warming climate. A dead zone in oceans and bays is … Read more

Obama Nobel Peace Prize Timely Reminder of Global Opportunity to Confront Climate Change

 |  Oct 9, 2009

Here is my response to the announcement of President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize today: “I congratulate President Obama for receiving the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize. The award notes the importance … Read more

Is Fred Singer Skeptical About Your Issue? How Much You Got?

 |  Oct 9, 2009

If he’s such a heroic challenger of the scientific consensus, why don’t you hear S. Fred Singer denying there’s water on the moon? The short answer is, because there’s no … Read more