Conservation

Big Coal Dumps Letter Fraud Lobbyists

 |  Aug 21, 2009

As the National Journal reports, Big Coal is dropping its dirty lobbying firm: The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity announced Thursday that it was severing ties with Bonner & … Read more

Chill Out goes to Hollywood!

 |  Aug 21, 2009

Our Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming program has been nominated for an award from The Imagen Foundation for its positive portrayals of Latinos and Latino culture in entertainment.  … Read more

Ontario Will Protect 55 Million-Acre Forest and Wetland Area

 |  Aug 19, 2009

In a move that will protect nature and help fight global warming, Ontario will conserve an area about the same size as the entire State of Kansas. (Photo: Forest Ethics) Kerry … Read more

Highlight of the Week: Poll Finds Public Supports Clean Energy Legislation

 |  Aug 19, 2009

A new Zogby poll finds that a significant majority of likely voters supports the American Clean Energy and Security Act, recently passed in the House. The poll, commissioned by the … Read more

Economic Message of the Week: Sen. Tim Johnson Urges Energy Legislation for New Job Opportunities

 |  Aug 19, 2009

Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) registered his support for comprehensive clean energy legislation, emphasizing the benefits of a strengthened wind energy infrastructure both nationally and at a state level. In a … Read more

Big Oil Takes Cue From Town Hall Mobs

 |  Aug 19, 2009

Mimicking the recent spate of obstructionist rallies organized to protest health care reform, big oil and allies are coordinating demonstrations to snuff out constructive clean energy legislation, allegedly asking  employees … Read more

Water Pollution Dampens Summer Fun

 |  Aug 19, 2009

August: the month where every spare moment is spent around water—swimming, fishing, boating, beachcombing. As summer wanes, you might consider how much clean streams, lakes and beaches mean to you … Read more

Another Day, Another Case of Polluter-Paid “Outrage”

 |  Aug 19, 2009

The New York Times reports on a yet another case of phony protests against the American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act. This time, Big Oil bussed in its employees … Read more

Two Million Young People Calling On The World To Tackle Climate Change

 |  Aug 18, 2009

More than 2 million young people worldwide are expected to speak out on global warming during a Thursday August 20th Tunza conference. Scoop.co.nz reports: “For the first time, young committed people from all continents, … Read more

Americans Want Real Change

 |  Aug 18, 2009

In my travels and conversations this summer I continue to hear from Americans who want a real change in our country’s energy direction. Over and over again I’m hearing what … Read more