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Debunking the “light switch tax” hoax

April 1, 2009

Posted by Pete Altman in Solving Global Warming

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climatechange, energyandclimate2009, globalwarming, globalwarmingsolutions, legislation, smears

It sure ain't the "death tax," but you have to give Rep. John Boehner points for using the phrase "light switch tax" in attacking cap-and-trade legislation. Of course, it would be nice if Boehner and Sen. Mitch McConnell weren't insisting...continued

Dirty Energy Politics in Statehouses

March 18, 2009

Posted by Pete Altman in Solving Global Warming

Tags:
cleanenergy, coalindustry, dirtyfuels, globalwarming, legislation, oilindustry, smears, utilities

Ever wonder why it's been so hard to pass climate change and clean energy legislation? By now, most Americans are aware that coal, oil and other members of the carbon club spend generously on top-dollar public relations and lobbying campaigns...continued

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Pete Altman
Climate Campaign Director
Washington, D.C.
As Climate Campaign Director for NRDC, my job involves finding ways to help move the...
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