Posted by Peter Lehner in Reviving the World's Oceans , Solving Global Warming
In addition to places of wonder and beauty, our oceans are vital economic engines. The U.S. ocean economy contributes more than $230 billion to the nation's GDP annually, providing more more jobs and more economic output than the nation's entire...continued→
Posted by Peter Lehner in Green Enterprise , Solving Global Warming
I had the pleasure of speaking at the national Good Jobs, Green Jobs conference in Washington, D.C. yesterday. This was a truly remarkable event that brought together thousands of people -- from steelworkers to business leaders to students to environmentalists. The...continued→
Posted by Peter Lehner in Living Sustainably , Solving Global Warming
I often find myself trying to explain why next year, despite a worldwide economic slump, will present us with such a good opportunity to achieve our climate and energy security goals. Part of the answer, of course, is a new...continued→
Posted by Peter Lehner in U.S. Law and Policy
This holiday season, I'm celebrating by expressing my gratitude to one of the environmental movement's great trailblazers - Peter Berle. I encourage others to show their appreciation for great environmental leaders of today by nominating them for a new award...continued→
Posted by Peter Lehner in Solving Global Warming
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, we know we must reduce carbon dioxide emissions quickly and dramatically. And to do that we need to shift to clean and efficient energy sources. It’s something NRDC discusses in detail in its...continued→
Posted by Peter Lehner
At a recent climate conference, scientists John Holden and Thomas Lovejoy demonstrated the current horrors of climate disruption. They also asked a simple question: What’s the right target for CO2 in the atmosphere? Pre-industrial levels were around 280 parts per million. ...continued→
Posted by Peter Lehner
Twenty years ago, Dr. James E. Hansen, director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, told the Senate that man-made greenhouse gas emissions were responsible for warming the climate. Yesterday, Hansen returned to the House to deliver a simple message....continued→
Posted by Peter Lehner in Solving Global Warming
Last week, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act fell short of being passed by the Senate. It was an historic moment, in which the United States faced two choices: to accept the responsibility of limiting our carbon emissions for the sake...continued→
Posted by Peter Lehner in Green Enterprise , Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy
When I walk into our New York office every morning, I know I work with people devoted to the environment. In my colleague’s offices, there are pictures of all of their favorite mountains, rivers and oceans. In mine, I have...continued→
