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Nobel Prize Recognizes Link between Peace and Climate Action

October 9, 2009

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming

Tags:
algore, climatelegislation, copenhagen, energyandclimate2009, globalwarming, nationalsecurity, nobelprize, obama

For the second time in three years, the Nobel Peace Prize has highlighted the importance of U.S. leadership in curbing global climate change. The message is unmistakable: our friends and allies around the world are counting on us to lead,...continued

Support for Climate Action in Davos, But Hard Work Awaits in Congress

January 31, 2009

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming

Tags:
algore, capandinvest, copenhagen, davos, economicstimulus, globalwarming, globalwarmingbill, stimulus

A day spent in Davos would make you think that we are the verge of policy and political breakthroughs in climate change. And we are. But don't underestimate how tough it will be to get the strongest bill possible out...continued

Finally, Two Leaders Offer Bold Visions for Ending Energy Crisis

July 24, 2008

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Green Enterprise , Moving Beyond Oil , Solving Global Warming

Tags:
algore, energycrisis, gasprices, globalwarmingsolutions, jimmycarter, renewableenergy, solarthermalpower, tboonepickens, windpower

During this summer driving season, two things are crystal clear: 1) Americans are worried about soaring energy prices, and fed up with the lack of solutions and 2) how little leadership we are seeing on the issue from the White...continued

Keeping Green Alive in 08

February 13, 2008

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Living Sustainably , The Media and the Environment

Tags:
algore, billmckibben, environmentalmovement, greenlifestyles, rachelcarson, simplesteps

Last year was a momentous one for the environment. Green issues screamed across the headlines, as every company, every magazine cover, every state, every politician wanted to get on the green bandwagon. As someone who joined this movement in the early...continued