Barbara Boxer has been a real leader on Global Warming issues in the US Senate. A leader who suffered for far too long under the ‘tutelage’ of Senator James Inhofe (R-Exxon). Sadly, for whichever set of reasons, Senator Boxer has being working hard to corral votesin support of the fatally flawed Lieberman-Warner Coal Subsidy Act […]
Entries Tagged as 'barack obama'
Greenwashing reckless legislation — unintentionally or otherwise
March 12th, 2008 · 4 Comments
Tags: barack obama · environmental · Global Warming · greenwashing · Hillary Clinton · john mccain · politics
The Globe’s Future and November’s Choice
March 11th, 2008 · Comments Off on The Globe’s Future and November’s Choice
Dr. Slammy over at Scholars And Rogues is one of those thoughtful bloggers that any/all can gain from reading and considering. Yesterday, he sent An open letter to Progressive America. This piece, very worth reading, lays out Dr. Slammy’s regret for his non-vote in 2000. I’d like to begin with a confession: I didn’t vote in […]
Tags: 2008 Presidential Election · barack obama · Energy · environmental · Global Warming · Hillary Clinton · john mccain · politics
WashPost Blurs R-D Presidential Race’s Climate Change Differences
February 10th, 2008 · 1 Comment
For anyone who pays close attention, it is clear that John McCain is far behind both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton when it comes to Global Warming. McCain’s campaign might be a “Green Straight Talk Express” but, when given the opportunity to act, Senator McCain’s reality is more like a Dirty Energy Twisted Delay Action […]
Tags: barack obama · climate change · Congress · democrats · emissions · Energy · Global Warming · global warming deniers · government energy policy · Hillary Clinton · lieberman-warner · politics · Washington Post
Voicing Reason on the Lieberman-Warner CISA
January 30th, 2008 · 8 Comments
The battlelines are being drawn when it comes to what makes sensible legislation to respond to Global Warming. Sadly, the lines are being drawn among the environmental community, with Global Warming Deniers, Skeptics, and Delayers watching the developing battle with amusement. In December, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) committee passed out for full […]
Tags: barack obama · cap and trade · carbon dioxide · climate change · Congress · environmental · Global Warming · global warming deniers · government energy policy · politics · pollution
“Is Global Warming Overblown?
December 11th, 2007 · 5 Comments
When it comes to the Presidential campaign and global warming, there seems to have been a virtual blackout in the broadcast media. Search for the questions on this issue on that stalwart Meet The Press. If you find anything meaningful, let me know. And, well, that is about the level of coverage that is throughout […]
Tags: barack obama · environmental · Global Warming · global warming deniers · government energy policy · politics
Barack’s “Energy Intensity”
October 9th, 2007 · 1 Comment
Barack Obama is getting some legitimate praise about his new energy plans, such as the enthusiastic reception David Roberts has given it at Grist. There are some great things in it, most notably that is is a CAP AND AUCTION plan when it comes to carbon emissions, not a Cap and Trade. The resources would […]
Tags: barack obama · cap and trade · energy intensity