J.P. Leous

Climate trio Kerry-Graham-Lieberman have recently held a series of meetings with various interest groups — including those representing industry, such as the American Petroleum Institute (API). Several reports about the KGL-API et al meeting initially conveyed that API was conditionally supporting the initial framework presented by the senators, which included a tri-part approach to pricing carbon as well as some ideas for how to invest revenues generated through pollution permits and a carbon fuel fee. Read more

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