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Is a Green Economy Possible? How Congress can save money and invest in a brighter future

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Ask people who work for conservation organizations about the best parts of their jobs and they’ll likely wax poetic about time spent amongst parks, refuges and other amazing lands. They’re far less likely to talk about math homework. more

Chairman’s Mark. Get Set. GO!

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It’s been another big week for climate champs! Over the weekend the Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) released the much-anticipated Chairman’s Mark of the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. more

Three good reasons for helping ecosystems adapt to global warming

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In a recent post I explained what natural resources adaptation is, and why it is a critical component of any complete strategy for addressing climate change. From your favorite critter or camping spot to the safety of our communities and health of generations to come, helping ecosystems remain resilient in a warming world is the other half of the climate equation (the first half being reducing dangerous heat-trapping pollution immediately). more

Senate Introduces Climate Bill: Clean Energy Jobs Act Builds on House Momentum

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Building on the momentum generated by passage of a comprehensive energy and climate bill (H.R. 2454) in the House in late June, the Senate today introduced its own clean energy jobs bill — the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act — at a Capitol Hill event this morning. more