With a new administration in Washington, renewed focus on climate and energy issues, and the potential to repower American by creating green jobs, 2009 has the potential to be a great year for the environment. But it won't happen without all of us making the commitment to change -- whether we're talking about national policy or our own daily decisions. NRDC policy experts will share their New Year's resolutions below. We'd love to hear yours, too. Share them in the Comments sections, via Twitter or at OnEarth magazine's Greenlight for citizen journalists.
At his Senate confirmation hearing today, Governor Vilsack smartly dodged questions about allowing increased blends of ethanol in regular gasoline (subscription required), and focused on his support for advanced biofuels. That's good, but it highlights the need for a new...continued→
Saturday's Albuquerque Journal ran a story noting the extreme challenges facing the Mexican gray wolf (the common name for the gray wolf population in the Southwest). Unlike their cousins to the north, the reintroduction of gray wolves in the...continued→
Over on NRDC's living site, SimpleSteps.org, I've suggested a few resolutions that will not only help you lose weight, eat healthier and save money, but will benefit the environment at the same time. See if you're already doing them and...continued→
I don't usually do "New Year's Resolutions". But this is such an important year for the planet that I'll break from my usual pattern and make a New Year's Resolution -- not a normal one like exercising more or eating...continued→
I've pretty much given up on making new years resolutions. The end of the year gets so hectic that I hate to stop the stream of presents, parties, food and visits from friends and family to pause for reflection and...continued→
As the New Year of 2009 dawns, the PR flacks charged with greenwashing coal's image must be praying for a fresh start. It's hard enough to fix up the image of the world's dirtiest energy source, without your clients finding...continued→
The following is a list of 10 reasons why enacting a "cap, invest now and recover" strategy, that uses revenues from future carbon auctions to finance low carbon initiatives today, should be passed in 2009 and can provide the additional stimulus needed to help re-power the US economy....continued→
Despite the recent steep decline in prices for fossil energy sources—highlighted by crude oil prices plunging from a high over $145 this summer to less than $40 in December—don’t assume that you’ll see an equal drop in your home or...continued→
In 2009, I will become a father. That's not a New Year's resolution. It's actually happening (gulp). My wife and I are expecting our first child in early March, so I know this year is going to be an eventful...continued→
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