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More forged letters to Congress found: Coal industry tactics deplorable

J.P. Leous

Will dirty Coal stop at nothing? The scandal over coal industry lobbyist stealing identities — to protect their profits has deepened. Yesterday Washington’s Roll Call newspaper reported that: “Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) has uncovered five more forged letters as part of his investigation into fraudulent correspondence sent by Bonner & Associates on behalf of the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity opposing the House climate change bill.” Read more

Big Oil, King Coal won’t take recess!

David Moulton

August could prove to be a pivotal moment for energy and climate legislation as members return to their districts and listen to constituents about the fall agenda. Read more

Fossil fuel lobby gaining traction

Coal-fired power plant.

The June passage of climate and energy legislation by the House of Representatives demonstrated that America’s leaders are ready to move our nation forward to a secure clean energy future. They passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454), a bill that will create jobs, reduce the global warming pollution that threatens our nation’s security and our children’s future, protect our treasured landscapes, invest in clean, new energy technologies, and make polluters pay. Read more