Posted by Frances Beinecke in Green Enterprise , Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
Senators Boxer and Kerry have just released a strong bill that will help America curb climate change and strengthen our economy. The bill, called the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, is the right step at the right time....
Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
Congress has returned to work on one of the most ambitious legislative agendas we have seen in years. What does this mean for people who support clean energy and climate legislation? It means the urgency has never been greater. Three...
Posted by Frances Beinecke in Green Enterprise , Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
I had been looking forward to the August Congressional recess as a time to engage with lawmakers about the upcoming clean energy legislation and the economic opportunities it would unleash. After all, when representatives are in their home states, they...
Posted by Frances Beinecke in Moving Beyond Oil , Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
I welcomed the passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act last month. It is a good bill that gets us going down the road toward clean energy and climate solutions. But passing the bill in the House required...
Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
The House has just passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, a bill that would start America down a path toward prosperity, job creation, sustainable energy, and enhanced climate security. This is a historic moment. But work still lies...
Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
The House just passed its first-ever bill designed to unleash clean energy opportunities, create millions of jobs, and combat global warming. This historic vote defied expectations. Back in January, few people believed that six months into a new session and...
Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
This Friday the House of Representatives will consider one of the most important pieces of legislation of our time: a bill that would simultaneously jumpstart our economy, create millions of jobs, lay the groundwork for a clean energy future, and...
Posted by Frances Beinecke in Green Enterprise , Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
Last week I had the honor of speaking at the famous City Club in Cleveland, Ohio. In its more than 100 year history, the City Club has hosted every candidate who has run for president. I am not running for...
Posted by Frances Beinecke in Green Enterprise , Moving Beyond Oil , Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
I felt like celebrating last night. After more than 10 years working to stop climate change, I welcomed this historic development: the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, a bill that will make...
Posted by Frances Beinecke in Moving Beyond Oil , Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
On Wednesday, before President Obama answered reporters' questions about his new health care plans, he took a moment to praise House Democrats "who've made such extraordinary progress in reaching a deal on comprehensive energy reform and climate legislation." I echo...
Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
For the first time ever, the president of the United States invited a group of House Democrats to the White House on Tuesday to urge them to agree on draft climate legislation. The meeting achieved some concrete results, but more...
Posted by Frances Beinecke in Moving Beyond Oil , Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
I have traveled to Washington many times since President Obama took office 100 days ago, and each time I go, I am struck by the action-oriented and economics-driven tone he has set for clean energy and global warming policy. I...
Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
Last week I traveled to Washington for the first time since the inauguration, and returning was a revelation. It is almost impossible to describe the changed atmosphere there and to absorb the impact of the shift in administration. People are...
Posted by Frances Beinecke in Moving Beyond Oil , Saving Wildlife and Wild Places , Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
People often ask me these days what it is like to advocate for environmental protections under the Obama administration. My answer is simple: it is a tremendous relief. It has only been six weeks since President Obama took office, but...
Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
The economic stimulus package Congress just passed will do a good job of launching America toward a cleaner, more secure energy future. But it is just a start. The stimulus package alone can't take us where we need to go....
