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GLOBAL WARMING

Protecting public lands from the worst of global warming; Putting them to work as part of the solution.

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Seafood enthusiasts won’t like the news about global warming in Alaska

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August 11, 2009 - It can help your cholesterol problems, is a healthy source of protein, contains essential oils, and has even been dubbed “brain food” — and your ability to buy it will be impacted by the effects global warming has on a state many of us will never be lucky enough to visit. Yes, I’m talking about seafood — and yes, much of our seafood comes from Alaska. more

Big Oil, King Coal won’t take recess!

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August 7, 2009 - 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. more

Don’t think global warming is hitting your state? Think again.

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August 6, 2009 - As summer enters its “Dog Days”, scientific evidence on the impacts of global warming continues to mount. Yet, even after a major win in the House of Representatives, the fight for clean energy and new American jobs faces an uphill battle in the Senate — where well-funded and powerful special interests are hard at work trying to keep us tied to a dirty past. more

Fossil fuel lobby gaining traction

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August 4, 2009 - 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. more