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Climate Legislation

Climate LegislationFor almost two decades now, Congress has found it impossible to pass comprehensive climate legislation. It came close in the last session, but the Senate let a House bill die before reaching the floor for debate. What now?
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper at a press conference i
Furor Over Keystone Pipeline Caught U.S. and Canada Flat-Footed on Climate Change
Despite climate sweet talk from Alberta now, Keystone is a saga of missed opportunity and diplomatic failure, experts say.
As part of its effort to persuade the United States to accept the Keystone pipeline and the oil...
By John H. Cushman Jr.
Mar 20, 2013 | Read More
Gina McCarthy
Gina McCarthy: Strong Climate Credentials Plus a Sense of Humor
In past speeches, the expected nominee for EPA administrator has pushed for tough climate policies and reached out to help industry prepare.
President Obama's expected choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency is Gina McCarthy, who...
By Lisa Song
Feb 27, 2013 | Read More
President Barack Obama
Obama Thin on Climate Promises, Tempering Hopes and Some Expectations
News analysis: In his SOTU, the president was navigating through familiar political crosswinds—including GOP opposition and adamant demands from activists.
2/13/13: This story has been updated to include a statement by Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. WASHINGTON...
By John H. Cushman Jr.
Feb 13, 2013 | Read More
Hurricane Sandy damage in New Jersey
Q&A: The Challenges of Facing Coming Climate Extremes
'Every month that goes by, we get further in the hole,' says environmental law expert Michael Gerrard in an interview.
In an essay after superstorm Sandy, Michael Gerrard, director of the Center for Climate Change Law...
By Katherine Bagley
Jan 16, 2013 | Read More
Valero is one of the U.S. oil companies that hasn't set internal greenhouse gas
Oil and Gas Companies Lag Far Behind Other Firms on Emissions Cuts
Eight of the 11 domestic energy companies on the Fortune 100 haven't set greenhouse gas reduction or renewable energy goals, a report finds.
Recognizing the impact of global warming—or perhaps just looking for a little positive press—large...
By Jason Plautz
Jan 3, 2013 | Read More
Kick-off of the Do The Math tour in Seattle
Spreading Like Wildfire, Fossil Fuel Divestment Campaign Striking a Moral Chord
The primary aim of student-led campaign at 150-plus universities is to make climate change the moral issue of the generation.
A divestment campaign aimed at fossil fuel companies has swept college campuses across the country...
By Katherine Bagley
Dec 6, 2012 | Read More
Election Outcome Changes the Climate and Energy Conversation in Congress
Environmentalists are optimistic that the electoral defeat of 11 of a targeted 'dirty dozen' sends a signal and opens new possibilities for action.
Statistically, the November elections seemed a win for the status quo in Washington—neither chamber...
By Jason Plautz
Nov 27, 2012 | Read More
BrightSource's Ivanph solar project in California, first large-scale solar therm
California's Model Climate Policies Will Maintain Momentum in Obama Second Term
A second Obama White House guarantees California a federal supporter in its crusade to slow global warming.
For decades, California has been the engine of growth behind America's sputtering clean energy...
By Maria Gallucci
Nov 8, 2012 | Read More
President Obama after his re-election on Tuesday night.
Post-Sandy and Post-Election, Will Political Taboo on Climate Change Be Lifted?
Green groups wasted no time announcing a protest in front of the White House to claim a mandate for action, but partisan gridlock remains.
Even before President Obama took the stage for his victory speech last night, environmentalists...
By Jason Plautz
Nov 7, 2012 | Read More
Planes waiting to take off at JFK Airport.
Senate Votes to Confront E.U. Over Aviation Emissions Scheme
Critics say sabre-rattling could backfire and undermine progress being made to reduce airlines' growing carbon footprint.
In the last minutes of the legislative session last Saturday before the election recess, the Senate...
By Jason Plautz
Sep 26, 2012 | Read More