Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Natural Gas: A Made-in-America Opportunity

Regina Hopper | Posted 12.23.2009 | Green


Regina Hopper

As our nation looks to establish its bona fides on clean energy, while putting Americans back to work, one often overlooked domestic resource stands abundantly ready to make a difference: natural gas.

Most Americans Support A Global Warming Treaty, Poll Finds

USA Today | Susan Page | Posted 12.15.2009 | Green


WASHINGTON -- A solid majority of Americans support the idea of a global treaty that would require the United States to reduce significantly greenhous...

COP 15: Accepting Responsibility

William S. Becker | Posted 12.14.2009 | Green


William S. Becker

If we Americans should not feel guilty about our role in climate change, then we should at least acknowledge a great moral obligation to help poorer nations get to the table of genuine prosperity.

The Role of the ICT Industry in Copenhagen and the Climate Change Debate

Engelina Jaspers | Posted 12.14.2009 | Green


Engelina Jaspers

As the UN Climate Change Convention closes its first week in Copenhagen, HP is in attendance to support our global leaders as they work towards an agreement on the reduction of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions.

Americans Arrogant at UN Climate Conference (COP15)

Mike Smith | Posted 12.09.2009 | Green


Mike Smith

American bombast and European Union snark were on full display at Day One of the UNFCC in Copenhagen today. U.S. Envoy Jonathan Pershing said "there is a deal to be done" in Copenhagen.

The EPA and COP15

Susan Cosier | Posted 12.10.2009 | Green


Susan Cosier

The EPA announced that greenhouse gas emissions are a danger to human health. This finding is a positive step toward regulating greenhouse gases, and it could give the U.S. more leverage in Copenhagen.

EPA Finally Sides With Science

Sandra Thompson | Posted 12.08.2009 | Green


Sandra Thompson

EPA is often torn between sound science, analytical techniques/limitations and politics. The agency's announcement that scientific evidence shows greenhouse gases contribute to health and environmental safety is long overdue.

Salazar's Dirty Energy Disgrace

Jeremy Nichols | Posted 12.01.2009 | Denver


Jeremy Nichols

Here's an international embarrassment waiting to happen. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is not only planning to tag along with Obama in Copenhagen, he's going to be a keynote speaker.

Cap And Trade Should Go The Way Of The DoDo Before We Do

Daphne Wysham | Posted 12.01.2009 | Green


Daphne Wysham

Carbon offsets are attractive to polluters because they're cheaper than cuts. But they'll open up a new market in carbon, open to gaming, corruption, and the creation of a "carbon bubble."

Climate Change: Too Much At Stake

Jim Selman | Posted 11.30.2009 | Living


Jim Selman

To the extent that we speak from our hearts about the world we want to create, we will attract energy, resources and support--and inspire others to act.

California Releases First Draft 'Cap And Trade' Plan To Cut Greenhouse Gases

Sacramento Bee | Jim Downing | Posted 11.25.2009 | Los Angeles


The California Air Resources Board on Tuesday released a preliminary version of its first-in-the-nation "cap and trade" plan to cut greenhouse-gas emi...

Whose Ridiculous Publicity Stunt Is It, Anyway?

Jeremy Nichols | Posted 11.24.2009 | Denver


Jeremy Nichols

A demonstration called on Governor Ritter to stop clowning around when it comes to confronting global warming. Greenhouse gas emissions are actually on the rise in Colorado thanks to Xcel Energy.

Reminding Al Gore: 5 'Encouraging Truths' About Ethanol

Bob Dinneen | Posted 11.21.2009 | Green


Bob Dinneen

Having an appreciation for Al Gore's commitment to science and advocacy of responsible policies on energy, the environment, and the economy, I was disappointed by his treatment of ethanol and other biofuels in his new book.

Kumi Naidoo, New Greenpeace President, "Disappointed" In Obama

BBC | Posted 11.16.2009 | Green


The new head of Greenpeace, South African Kumi Naidoo, has told the BBC he will make human life more of a priority for the environmental group. Mr Na...

Find Out Where World Leaders Stands On Climate Change Legislation

BBC NEWS | Posted 11.06.2009 | Green


There are just over four weeks to go before the Copenhagen conference intended to agree a new international framework for controlling greenhouse gas (...

Come on Al, Steak or the Earth?

Ingrid Newkirk | Posted 11.05.2009 | Green


Ingrid Newkirk

Considering that the meat industry produces 40 percent more greenhouse gas emissions than all the world's transportation systems, we see no reason to back down in our criticism of Al Gore, among others.

President Obama After One Year

Dean Baker | Posted 11.01.2009 | Politics


Dean Baker

A year after President Obama's election, progressives can say that we got pretty much what we had a right to expect: a centrist agenda in office.

Building the New Economy

Scott Paul | Posted 10.23.2009 | Business


Scott Paul

Some of us warned this day would come. We knew an economic strategy predicated on replacing wage growth with debt and credit to maintain a certain standard of living was doomed to fail.

North Pole Summers Will Be Ice Free In A Decade

AP | MARESA PATIENCE | Posted 10.15.2009 | Green


AP LONDON -- The North Pole will turn into an open sea during summer within a decade, according to data released Wednesday by a team of explorers who ...

Did the Kyoto Protocol Miss the Target?

Bill Chameides | Posted 10.12.2009 | Green


Bill Chameides

So far from being a failure, the Kyoto Protocol looks like it will meet its very limited goals.

No Climate Change Bill This Year, Says Obama Adviser

The Associated Press | Posted 12.03.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON (AP)- President Barack Obama's top energy adviser says there is no way Congress will be able to pass a bill on climate change this year. "...

Green News Report - October 1, 2009 (Audio)

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 12.01.2009 | Green


Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

IN TODAY'S AUDIO REPORT: Landmark clean energy legislation finally drops in the U.S. Senate; EPA plows forward anyway; Scientists revise their pred...

EPA's Jackson Is Moving Fast to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Ann Carlson | Posted 11.30.2009 | Green


Ann Carlson

Today's newly proposed rule is one step toward what is likely to be much more extensive regulations aimed not just at new businesses that emit large amounts of greenhouse gases but also at existing ones.

New Rule: If America Can't Get it Together, We Lose the Bald Eagle

Bill Maher | Posted 11.25.2009 | Comedy


Bill Maher

If America can't get its act together, it must lose the bald eagle as our symbol and replace it with the YouTube video of the puppy that can't get up. As long as we're pathetic, we might as well act like it's cute.

I Love Denver, But This Has Got to Change

Wade Norris | Posted 11.24.2009 | Denver


Wade Norris

What if a city's reputation for pollution was reflected in the sports team's names? Instead of the Denver Broncos would we be the Denver Bronchitis?