Posted by Andy Stevenson in Moving Beyond Oil , Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
Senators John Kerry and Barbara Boxer have introduced a "green" price collar on carbon under their draft climate bill that should be applauded by emitters and environmentalists alike. A green price collar that will; 1) maintain the integrity of the...continued→
Posted by Andy Stevenson in Moving Beyond Oil , Solving Global Warming , The Media and the Environment , U.S. Law and Policy
While the Senate does appear to support the scientific and environmental need to put a cap on our carbon emissions, some Senators remain fearful that the “trading” portion of the cap and trade bill will just be creating another derivatives...continued→
Posted by Andy Stevenson in Moving Beyond Oil , Solving Global Warming , The Media and the Environment , U.S. Law and Policy
As the Senate begins to weigh in on the climate debate with its own version of climate bill, the issue of carbon market oversight still remains a major concern to many members. The final bill that passed through the House...continued→
Posted by Andy Stevenson in Curbing Pollution , Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
The House of Representatives is expected to make a landmark decision on our energy and climate future as early as tomorrow. The 1,200 page American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act will establish a cap and trade system for greenhouse...continued→
Posted by Andy Stevenson in Living Sustainably , Moving Beyond Oil , Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
After receiving broad support in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the ACES bill is now expected to be brought to a vote before the July recess. While several committees are still looking to review and possibly amend the bill...continued→
Posted by Andy Stevenson in Moving Beyond Oil , Solving Global Warming , The Media and the Environment , U.S. Law and Policy
In addition to providing meaningful guidelines for the carbon trading markets, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES) should be commended for looking to close many of the regulatory loopholes used by speculators to manipulate energy prices...continued→
