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  Link   Letter from AEM president Dennis Slater to Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) president Dennis Slater sent an open letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) urging her to meet with AEM regarding a new strategy she is creating for U.S. manufacturing. Coal Geology; 7/25/10 		0
  Link   Lame duck session poses threat to Democrats in November
Democrats in Congress are clearly considering convening a lame duck session of congress after November’s elections to move much of their liberal agenda. Last week Nancy Pelosi refused ... The Daily Caller; 7/26/10 		0
  Link   Obama's Climate Fight
... They carried the day for 18 months. They pushed only when their hand was forced by Henry Waxman and Nancy Pelosi, who took the climate bill to the House floor. American Prospect; June 25, 2010 		6
  Link   Climate change legislation teetering after setbacks from Oval Office and Congress
Climate change legislation appears dead after two setbacks in quick succession — first from the Oval Office and then from Congress. The Hill; June 16, 2010 		21
  Link   Reid, Pelosi head for climate clash
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) are headed for a clash over energy and climate legislation. ... Pelosi says the “climate crisis” is her “flagship issue.” The Hill; June 7, 2010 		33
  Link   Pelosi: Congress must move on climate
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that Congress, not the Obama administration, needs to address global warming. Asked if she wants the Obama administration to address climate change ... The Hill; May 20, 2010 		19
  Link   Pelosi tells Reid: Immigration bill before climate change is ‘fine’
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has told Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) she is “fine” with the Senate taking up immigration reform before climate change legislation. The Hill; April 21, 2010 		3
  Link   Pelosi Okay On Delaying Climate Bill in Lieu of Immigration
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) calls controversial climate change legislation the “flagship issue of my speakership.” In fact she noted that never before has a speaker of the house been so ... Fox News; April 22, 2010 		34
  Link   Rahall joins newly-formed coal caucus worried about climate bill
Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) said Thursday he had joined the newly formed caucus of coal-state lawmakers who have largely opposed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s signature climate change bill. The Hill; January 28, 2010 		29
  Link   Extravagant trips not limited to locals; look at Pelosi
Recently House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a delegation of 21 representatives (some with family) to the Copenhagen Climate Summit in Denmark which failed to produce any agreement. According to CBS News ... CItizen-Times; 1/16/2010 		13
  Link   Cafferty: How much does Congress feel Americans' pain in recession?
... The bipartisan delegation led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was so large – it needed three military jets – two 737s and a Gulfstream Five. Some members brought along their spouses ... CNN; January 12, 2010 		93
  Link   Copenhagen Summit Turned Junket?
... CBS investigative correspondent Sharyl Attkisson reports that cameras spotted Nancy Pelosi at the summit. She called the shots on who got to go. Steny Hoyer and Charles Rangel were also there. CBS; January 11, 2010 		95
  Link   H.R.4396 - Save Our Energy Jobs Act/Gut Clean Air Act
To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes. Introduced on January 8, 2010. 		37
  Link   Will Green Energy and Electric Cars Drive Climate Plans?
Home to a worldwide summit on climate change in early December, Denmark is setting a global example in creating clean power, storing it and using it responsibly. Truthout; November 5, 2009 		46
  Link   Congressman attempts to block EPA
U.S. Representative Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.) has introduced legislation to block the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases via the Clean Air Act. Daily Herd; January 12, 2010 		18
  Link   Will the Senate Castrate the Clean Air Act Next Week?
After the failure of the Copenhagen global warming talks, attention has returned to the Senate, where cap-and-trade legislation is languishing. Huffington Post; January 11, 2010 		28
  Link   Global Climate Change Lobby
Global attempts to craft a pivotal new climate treaty in Copenhagen this December are being stymied by a far-reaching, multinational backlash led by fossil fuel industries and other heavy carbon emitters ... CfPI; Posted 1/8/10 		27
  Link   Video – COP 15 Followup – Nancy Pelosi: “We Come Here About One Word – It’s About Jobs”
... The most focused comment of her press conference is included in this excerpt, where Pelosi says “We come here about one word – it’s about jobs”. Envirobeat; December 18, 2009 		19
  Link   Pelosi: Talks at COP-15 Find that Clean Energy Good for Businesses
Nancy Pelosi on Friday said that she and other members of the bipartisan Congressional delegation to Copenhagen spoke with American business leaders and colleagues in the European Parliament ... Environmental Prot.; 12/24/09 		41
  Link   Speaker Nancy Pelosi Presents Statement on Copenhagen Climate Conference
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, currently leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Copenhagen issued a statement on the United Nations Climate Conference. Clean Tech; Linked on December 26, 2009 		76
  Link   Copenhagen global warming conference refuses to formally approve Obama accord
... The document promising $30 billion in emergency climate aid to poor nations in the next three years and a goal of eventually channeling $100 billion ... According to prior reports, Clinton and Pelosi ... Examiner; 12/19/09 		59
  Link   DC snowstorm chills Pelosi's global warming trip
In a strange twist, a Washington snowstorm is forcing Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, to make an early departure from a global warming summit here in Denmark. CNN; December 18, 2009 		55
  Link   Hillary Clinton Pledges $100B for Developing Countries
... "I think it's very essential to the success of how we go forward," Nancy Pelosi told E&E as she arrived at the Bella Center. "We'll see what the participation will be of other nations, ..." NYT; December 17, 2009 		48
  Link   Down to the wire
... Full court press The U.S. took center stage today as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi arrived with a Congressional delegation in tow. Hillary Clinton also showed up and made news ... Dallas Morning News; December 17, 2009 		42
  Link   Pelosi and pals tell world: ‘Blame the Senate’
... “We consider the climate change issue a national security issue because we want energy independence,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. “It’s an economic issue. We come here about one word: It’s about jobs." Grist; Dec. 17, 2009 		18
  Link   Nancy Pelosi: Climate change summit is really about jobs
... "We see Copenhagen as a meeting about job creation," Pelosi said. "How do we move forward to create millions of clean energy jobs and new technologies to keep America No. 1?" LA Times; December 17, 2009 		93
  Link   Barton aims to keep U.S. from emission-limits deal
... "It is a very important meeting, Copenhagen," Pelosi said. "We are very proud of the legislation that we passed in the House on climate change. We see it as a national security issue ..." Star-Telegram; Dec. 12, 2009 		39
  Link   Capito plans to attend Copenhagen climate summit
West Virginia's sole Republican in Congress expects to represent the state at the climate change conference in Copenhagen. Nancy Pelosi has included Rep. Shelley Moore Capito in a bipartisan ... AP; December 10, 2009 		39
  Link   Rep. Joe Barton to heat up Copenhagen climate change summit
... Barton, one of Congress' biggest critics of global warming, will travel to the United Nations conference next week with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's delegation. Dallas Morning News; December 8, 2009 		59
  Link   Toward Mass Action in Copenhagen and the Belly of the Beast
... Keynote speakers included Nancy Pelosi and other politicians, and the conference culminated in a “lobby day” in which conference participants could “take action” by advocating for change ... Earth First!; Linked on 12/8/09 		53
  Link   Energy, Transportation and Agriculture Groups Build 'Access' to Fence-Sitting Senators
A group of senators who could determine the fate of a climate bill received more than $20 million in campaign contributions over the past two decades from energy interests with stakes in pending legislation. NYT; 11/30/09 		43
  Link   Climate’s 17 Undecided Dems Got $2.3M From Transport & Electric Lobbies
The trouble with broad analysis pieces on campaign cash is that they often go for eye-popping numbers while obscuring uncomfortable political realities. For example, GreenWire reported this morning ... Streetsblog; 11/30/09 		15
  Link   Leaders Agree to Delay a Deal on Climate Change
... Among the chief barriers to a comprehensive deal in Copenhagen was Congress’s inability to enact climate and energy legislation that sets binding targets on greenhouse gases in the United States. NYT; Nov. 15, 2009 		47
  Link   Defying Gov’t Censorship, EPA Attorneys Speak Out Against White House-Backed Climate Change Proposal “Cap and Trade”
The EPA is being accused of trying to silence two longtime EPA enforcement attorneys who have publicly criticized a key component of the climate change legislation being considered by Congress. Democracy Now! November 12, 2009 		18
  Link   Waxman-Markey vs. Van Hollen: Two Approaches to Climate Change
Two climate change bills were introduced last week. The first is Congressmen Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Ed Markey's (D-MA) "discussion draft" of the American Clean Energy and Security Act ... Huff Post; April 8, 2009 		39
  Link   James Hansen Hopes Waxman-Markey Cap and Trade Bill Fails: Has He Lost the Plot?
It's no secret that climate expert and increasingly vocal anti-coal activist James Hansen is no fan of carbon cap-and-trade. Treehugger; May 6, 2009 		80
  Link   Energy Firms Deeply Split on Bill to Battle Climate Change
As the Senate prepares to tackle global warming, the nation’s energy producers, once united, are battling one another over policy decisions worth hundreds of billions of dollars in coming decades. NYT; October 18, 2009 		51
  Link   TPMDC Climate Change: October 2009 « Climate Change: September 2009 Climate Change Business Leaders Plan D.C. Visit to Press Swift Action on Climate Change
... Among the participants are Nike, Exelon, Pacific Gas and Electric, and General Electric, all of which have clashed with the Chamber of Commerce over its refusal to accept the need for action ... TPM; October 5, 2009 		3
  Link   Pelosi Announces German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Address Joint Meeting of Congress Next Month
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that German Chancellor Angela Merkel will address a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, November 3 at 10:30 a.m. Earthtimes; October 5, 2009 		65
  Link   Investigators Find Another Forged Letter from Lobbying Firm
A 14th forged letter from lobbying firm Bonner & Associates was released as part of House Chairman Markey's (D-MA) investigation in the scandal today. ... Sierra Club; September 10, 2009 		33
  Link   Tally of Interests on Climate Bill Tops a Thousand
... That brought on board ... Melissa Shannon, former legislative aide to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Center for Public Integrity; August 10, 2009 		248
  Link   American Clean Energy and Security Act Must Be Substantially Strengthened ...
The Center for Biological Diversity today presented an analysis showing that, as written, the American Clean Energy and Security Act cannot achieve its goal of preventing catastrophic runaway global warming. CfBD; 6/25/09 		302
  Link   Climate Loopholes
The House’s approval of the Waxman-Markey climate change bill earlier this month was a remarkable political achievement and an important beginning to the task of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. NYT; 7/21/09 		62
  Link   Did House Democrats Buy Moderate Votes on Global Warming Bill?
... To show how seriously the Democrats took the issue, then-House Minority Leader Pelosi stood in the well of the House in Dec. 2005 to offer a privileged resolution which ... USA Today; July 17, 2009 		77
  Link   Landmark climate bill squeaks through
Nancy Pelosi spoke time and again of preserving "God's beautiful creation" ... to muscle sweeping climate change legislation to narrow passage Friday. SF Gate; June 27, 2009 		54
  Link   House Democrats strike deal on climate bill
They still call it the Waxman-Markey climate-energy bill — but it’s Nancy’s bill now. Politico; June 24, 2009 		41
  Link   House Dems strike a deal on energy
The House is on course to take up the energy bill on Friday, after a deal was struck between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the chairman of the Agriculture Committee, Colin Peterson. msnbc; June 24, 2009 		75
  Link   Pelosi pushes to pass climate-change bill this week
With last-minute deals and some old-fashioned political muscle, Speaker Nancy Pelosi is pushing hard to get a comprehensive energy and climate change bill through the House by the end of the week. SF Merc; June 24, 2009 		80
  Link   Joint Gore-Pelosi Event on Climate Change Canceled
As they claw and scratch to round up enough votes to pass a climate bill, House Democrats had a seeming ace in the hole: former Vice President Al Gore. NYT; June 25, 2009 		58
  Link   Pelosi, in China, Seeks Consensus on Warming
Nancy Pelosi, in the past one of China's sharpest critics, on Tuesday promoted common ground with China in the fight to combat global warming. WSJ; May 27, 2009 		96
  Link   Pelosi in delegation heading to China
Nancy Pelosi is heading to China after a quick stop in Alaska that included a discussion with Native representatives over the effects of global warming. KTUU; May 23, 2009 		30
  Link   Pelosi heads to China for climate talks
A delegation of U.S. lawmakers led by House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit China in coming days to discuss international efforts aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Reuters; May 22, 2009 		40
  Link   House panels will make haste on climate bill, Hoyer says
Expect another fast-paced month of committee action on a sweeping global warming and energy bill ahead of possible floor debate in late June or early July, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said today. NYT; 5/22/09 		85
  Link   Climate-Change Bill Hits Some of the Right Notes but Botches the Refrain
Something very important has been happening this week -- more important ... than what Nancy Pelosi knew about waterboarding or why Kris Allen scored his upset victory on "American Idol." Wash Post; May 22, 2009 		70
  Link   House Panel Begins Debate on Climate Bill
"It is my commitment that by the time we observe the 40th Earth Day next year, that we will have made substantial progress toward energy independence," said Pelosi ... Washington Post; April 23, 2009 		76
  Link   Fear over higher costs dominates climate debate
... With a key House committee starting four days of hearings, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., vowed to get a climate bill approved this year ... philly.com; April 21, 2009 		34
  Link   US Congress to begin new debate on clean energy
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has vowed Congress will seek a "comprehensive solution" to global warming. AFP; April 20 or 21, 2009 		117
  Link   Pelosi Says U.S. House Will Pass Plan to Limit Greenhouse Gases
Nancy Pelosi pledged to push legislation through the chamber this year that would for the first time place a cap on carbon dioxide that’s emitted from power plants and factories. Bloomberg, April 21, 2009 		109
  Link   Climate is right to fight warming
But the sense of urgency for climate-change action ... has taken hold with the election of President Obama and the assertive leadership of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. SF Chron; April 19, 2009 		120
  Link   Pelosi Promises Caution on Climate Change Legislation
Faced with a GOP assault on proposed climate change legislation and restiveness within her own ranks, Speaker Nancy Pelosi pledged Thursday that any measure ... won’t overly burden ... CQ Politics; April 2, 2009 		74
  Link   Bay's edge to be 5 feet underwater, study says
Driven by global warming, the ocean is expected to rise nearly 5 feet along California's coastline by the end of the century, hitting San Francisco Bay the hardest of all ... SF Gate; March 11, 2009 		101
  Link   House fails to zero out carbon as promised
... "The House must lead by example and it is time for Congress to act on its own carbon footprint," Pelosi said in April 2007, when she announced the "Green the Capitol" initiative. IHT; March 10, 2009 		83
  Link   House Bill for a Carbon Tax to Cut Emissions Faces a Steep Climb
Representative John B. Larson embarked again this week on his lonely quest to enact a national tax on carbon dioxide emissions. NYT; March 6, 2009 		122
  Link   The Carbon Addicts on Capitol Hill
Washington has seen its share of big protests over the years, and most of them center on the White House, the Mall or the Capitol. Wash Post; March 1, 2009 		98
  Link   Obama's Energy Secretary Outlines Dire Climate Change Scenario
Unless there is timely action on climate change, California's agricultural bounty could be reduced to a dust bowl and its cities disappear, Barack Obama's energy secretary said yesterday. Guardian/UK; 2/5/09 		78
  Link   State OKs tough plan to counter global warming
California's air quality board approved on Thursday the nation's most sweeping plan to reduce global warming by curbing emissions, a move that s ... SF Chronicle; December 12, 2008 		79
  Link   A Message for Climate Change Negotiators: Small Farmers Key to Combating Climate Change
As world leaders meet in Poznan, Poland this week to work out a foundation for a climate change treaty, they would do well to seek the council of peasant farmers. Common Dreams; December 2, 2008 		121
  Link   Party tussle ensnares Obama's global warming goals
Democrats are fighting over control of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the outcome could affect President-elect Obama's efforts to limit the heat-trapping gases blamed for global warming. AP; 11/08/08 		66
  Link   Democracy Now! on Global Warming
In environmental news, a new round of studies shows the recent rise in global temperatures marks the most dramatic climate change since the onset of human civilization 5,000 years ago. Dem Now!; November 10, 2008 		192
  Link   President Obama’s Big Climate Challenge
As he assumes the presidency, Barack Obama must make climate-change legislation and investment in green energy top priorities. And he must be ready to take bold — and politically unpopular — action. Common Dreams; 11/09/08 		19
  Link   As Arctic melts, patrolling waters at issue
A growing array of military leaders, Arctic experts and lawmakers say the United States is losing its ability to patrol and safeguard Arctic waters ... SF Gate; August 17, 2008 		72
  Link   Prepare For Global Temperature Rise of 4C, Warns Top Scientist
The UK should take active steps to prepare for dangerous climate change of perhaps 4C according to one of the government’s chief scientific advisers. Common Dreams; August 10, 2008 		94
  Link   Bitterroot's sweet with S.F.'s cowboy mayor, bride
The group I came with flew in on one of Google's corporate jets - a Boeing 757 - and it was like flying in seven connected living rooms. Guests include House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ... SF Gate; July 27, 2008 		181
  Link   Text of Al Gore speech
Ladies and gentlemen, there are times in the history of our nation when our very way of life depends upon dispelling illusions and awakening to the challenge of a present danger. Wash, DC; July 17, 2008 		180
  Link   The Gore-y Details
In a speech in Washington, D.C., today, climate activist Al Gore called for the United States to move toward using electricity that comes exclusively from carbon-free sources within 10 years. Grist; 7/17/08 		170
  Link   Nancy Pelosi: "I'm Not Taking Up Any Climate Change Until We Have A Democratic President"
For House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), any action on climate change hinges on Barack Obama winning the White House this fall. Huffington Post; July 21, 2008 		166
  Link   The Island in the Wind
Jřrgen Tranberg is a farmer who lives on the Danish island of Samsř. He is a beefy man with a mop of brown hair and an unpredictable sense of humor. The New Yorker; July 7, 2008 		162
  Link   Pelosi Brings Surprise Guest: Al Gore-- Meat-Eating Carbon Machine --to Netroots Nation
But, interestingly, Sf Chron reporter Garofoli neglects to mention the trashing Pelosi got from the political geeks at Netroots. We know here at Pelosi Watch, because of other news outlets. SF Chron; July 20, 2008 		203
  Link   Moyers on Big Oil
Finally, someone is linking the oil that we crave beneath the sands of Iraq to global climate change. Fog City Journal; June 30, 2008 		116
  Link   Climate Two-Step: Markey Present Tougher Emissions Plan
Climate change isn’t just a potentially divisive issue for Republicans. The battle is spreading to the other side of the aisle, as well. Wall Street Journal; May 28, 2008 		170
  Link   Crazies at FoxNews run item questioning Biblical veracity of Pelosi remark re. global climate change
Like the Bible is represents some kind of scientific truth, vetted and peer-reviewed? Pelosi should speak up and SHUT THESE DANGEROUS NUTCAKES UP!!! Why isn't she? Story in link is from FoxNews on April 24, 2008 		202
  Link   The Great Carbon Con
t all started with Sting, this fad for owning one’s very own patch of tropical rainforest, though it is probably unfair to blame him entirely ... Independent/UK; April 4, 2008 		85
  Link   Climate Target Is Not Radical Enough - Study
One of the world’s leading climate scientists warns today that the EU and its international partners must urgently rethink targets for cutting carbon dioxide ... Guardian/Uk; April 7, 2008 		81
  Link   Boehner repeats criticism of carbon-offset purchases
Pelosi’s spokesman defended the purchases. “The burgeoning carbon-offset market certainly leaves room for improvement, ..." The Hill; February 6, 2008 		162
  Link   Climate control bill could move quickly
After their electoral sweep in 2006, Democratic congressional leaders reorganized things to better maneuver environmental legislation — and, so far, it’s working. Politico; February 6, 2008 		108
  Link   Climate Change Gives Rise to New World Order
Once again, humanity is facing the risk of catastrophe. The terror of destruction by nuclear missiles ready to be launched at the touch of a button has given way to global warming ... Inter Press; December 26, 2007 		109
  Link   Cheney accused of blocking California bid to cut car fumes
The US vice-president, Dick Cheney, was behind a controversial decision to block California’s attempt to impose tough emission limits on car manufacturers, according to insiders at the EPA. Guardian/UK; December 24, 2007 		113
  Link   Staff at EPA supported California waiver
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen Johnson overruled the unanimous opinion of his legal and technical staff in blocking California's effort to cut greenhouse gases from cars and trucks. SF Chron; 12/21/07 		153
  Link   The Real Answer to Climate Change Is to Leave Fossil Fuels in the Ground
I have the answer! Incredible as it might seem, I have stumbled across the single technology which will save us from runaway climate change! From the goodness of my heart, I offer it to you for free. The Guardian/UK; 12/11/2007 		95
  Link   Historic bill in Senate to fight warming
A bipartisan group of senators ... fired the starting gun on what's expected to be a long global-warming debate in Congress ... SF Gate; October 19, 2007 		168
  Link   Climate Change and Entire Landscapes on the Move
The hot breath of global warming has now touched some of the coldest northern regions of world, turning the frozen landscape into mush as temperatures soar 15 degrees C. above normal. Common Dreams; October 5, 2007 		122
  Link   The Growing Rift Over Global Warming-Can't We All Just Get Along?
CBS is reporting that 70% of all Americans "think global warming is an environmental problem that is causing a serious impact now." Scientific American; January 25, 2007 		104
  Link   How the White House worked to scuttle California's climate law
Transportation secretary, Mary Peters, with White House approval, directed a lobbying campaign to urge governors and House members to block California's first-in-the-nation limits on greenhouse gases. SF Chron; 09-25-07 		127
  Link   Nations Skeptical About US Climate Talks
A day before Pres. Bush's climate talks, China and other developing nations said Wednesday the need to provide food, shelter and clothes for their citizens must come ahead of global warming concerns. AP; 09-26-07 		77
  Link   No More Gas Guzzlers for Congress?
Republican Rep. Joe Barton, who drives a gas-guzzling Chevy Tahoe to get around his home state of Texas, says he’s very happy with his large sport utility vehicle. McClatchy Newspapers; September 4, 2007 		166
  Link   California greening ...
GERMANY BROUGHT its call to action in the fight against global warming to California last week, following similar presentations to the European Union and the G8 conference of industrial leaders. SF Chron; 09-04-07 		157
  Link   US House Passes Bill Affirming Global Warming Exists
The House of Representatives Wednesday ... passed legislation recognizing the "reality" of climate change and providing money to work on the problem. Reuters; June 28, 2007. 		100
  Link   Major Sea Level Threat From Greenland Sooner?
New research shows that man-made climate change could cause the Greenland ice sheet to break up in hundreds, rather than thousands, of years, the chair of a United Nations panel of scientists said on Monday. Reuters; June 25, 2007. 		109
  Link   Nuclear greenwashing
Global warming has suddenly put nukes back on the agenda — but there's a lot the industry isn't telling you. SFBG; May 30, 2007. 		128
  Link   Energy bill draft splits House Dems
California's effort to lead the nation in battling global warming has pit Speaker Nancy Pelosi's efforts to slash greenhouse gases against her colleagues' desire to protect the auto and coal industries. SF Gate; 06-08-07. 		359
  Link   Pelosi scuttles warming challenge
Nancy Pelosi has slapped down a new proposal by top House Democrats that would have wiped out California's ability to regulate greenhouse gases from cars and trucks. SF Chron; June 6, 2007. 		112
  Link   Pelosi Attends European Climate Talks
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is on an overseas trip to embrace an audience and a topic for which President Bush has shown scant affection: "Old Europe" and global warming. AP; 05-26-2007. 		119
  Link   Pelosi: Climate Change Is a Reality
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday she led a congressional delegation to Greenland, where lawmakers saw "firsthand evidence that climate change is a reality." AP; May 28, 2007. 		124
  Link   City Wakes up to Economic Threat of Global Warming
In 1798 Thomas Malthus forecast that a huge increase in population would outpace food production by the mid-19th century, leading to a catastrophic famine. He was wrong, but could yet be proved right ... Observer/UK; 05/05/07. 		163
  Link   How to Stop the Planet From Burning
All over Washington, you can hear the giant scraping sound of officials and legislators frantically back-tracking. After years of obfuscation, denial, and lies about climate change; South End Press; May 3, 2007. 		111
  Link   FIrst refugees of global warming
Muhammad Ali, a wiry 65-year-old, has never driven a car, run an air conditioner or done much of anything that produces greenhouse gases. Chicago Tribune; May 3, 2007. 		224
  Link   The Rich World’s Policy on Greenhouse Gas Now Seems Clear: Millions Will Die
Rich nations seeking to cut climate change have this in common: they lie. The Guardian/UK; May 1, 2007. 		59
  Link   Ex-Generals: Global Warming Threatens US Security
Global warming poses a "serious threat to America's national security" and the U.S. likely will be dragged into fights over water and other shortages, top retired military leaders warn in a new report. AP; 04-15-07. 		165
  Link   Arctic sea ice melting much faster than expected
Arctic summer sea ice is melting at a significantly faster rate than projected by even the most advanced computer models. TO; May 1, 2007. 		140
  Link   Gore Calls Canada Climate Plan a "Fraud"
Al Gore condemned Canada's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, saying it was a fraud "designed to mislead the Canadian people." TO; April 30, 2007. 		106
  Link   Gas taxes could fuel reforms
Virtually all economists agree that significantly higher gas taxes would reduce consumption and spur demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles, thus easing our reliance on foreign oil. If these are our goals, the move clearly makes sense. SF Gate; 04- 		172
  Link   Why some experts want higher gas tax
To date, revenue from U.S. gas taxes has been spent primarily on building and maintaining roads. It's a sales tax, but many drivers think of it as a sort of user's fee for the nation's vast network of asphalt. SF Gate; April 27, 2007. 		141
  Link   Investigation Uncovers Carbon Credits Smokescreen
Companies and individuals rushing to go green have been spending millions on “carbon credit” projects that yield few if any environmental benefits. Financial Times; April 26, 2007. 		180
  Link   Is it time to raise gas taxes?
This week we'll look at the issue of gas taxes and whether a major hit to the pockets of American drivers is how we can wean ourselves from our addiction to foreign oil. SF Gate; April 25, 2007. 		193
  Link   Presidential contender Christopher Dodd endorses carbon tax
Presidential contender Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) has unveiled a bold energy plan that includes a tax on corporate polluters. Will Nancy Pelosis pursue carbon taxes? Grist; April 23, 2007. 		134
  Link   Climate Change: Why We Can't Wait
The country's leading climatologist [James Hansen] gives us the five necessary steps we need to take to prevent catastrophic climate change. The Nation; April 21, 2007. 		135
  Link   World needs to ax greenhouse gases by 80 percent ...
The world will have to axe greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050, more deeply than planned, to have an even chance of curbing global warming ... Reuters; April 20, 2007. 		180
  Link   Pelosi, Boxer work to make Capitol greener
Saying she wants to set an environmental example for the rest of the country, Speaker Nancy Pelosi vowed to make the House's five buildings carbon-neutral ... SF Chron; April 20, 2007. 		230
  Link   Boxer will 'hound' Bush on emissions regulations
Sen. Barbara Boxer promised to pressure the Bush administration to adopt California-style global warming regulations, saying Wednesday that the Supreme Court "handed us a gift." SF Chron; 04-19-2007. 		212
  Link   This November, let's fix Muni
Early in the Gavin Newsom administration, Muni service quickly began to deteriorate ... SFBG; April 18, 2007. 		125
  Link   Green city, part one: cut back cars
San Francisco needs a real green city agenda — not something that comes out of Pacific Gas and Electric Co.'s corrupt propaganda operation ... SFBG; April 18, 2007. 		152
  Link   Global Warming Challenges the Unitary Executive
On April 2, 2007 the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of the State of Massachusetts in the landmark global warming case, Massachusetts v. EPA. Environmentalists ... Truthout.org; April 15, 2007. 		217
  Link   Who killed the electric car (that would have been powered by coal and/or nulcear plants)?
Amy Goodman discusses the demise of the EV (which would have been powered by coal or nuclear plants, but this doesn't get mentioned) with makers of "Who Killed the Electric Car?" Democracy Now; April 14, 2007. 		362
  Link   Ethanol Will Not Be Our Clean, Green Savior!
As much as we may hope to the contrary, ethanol will not save us. Instead it will lead to more food and water shortages, and feed our unchecked consumption. AlterNet; 04-12-07. 		111
  Link   Carbon Offsets: Buying Your Way Out of Responsibility
People are using carbon offsets to rationalize consumption. But will paying extra money to have trees planted in India really negate the pollution from your flight to Europe? AlterNet; 4-12-07. 		215
  Link   Newsweek Hides Global Warming Denier's Financial Ties to Big Oil
A recent Newsweek op-ed by global warming denier Richard Lindzen claims the meteorologist has no industry ties, but his bio is as misleading as his writing. AlterNet; April 12, 2007. 		146
  Link   Warming Could Spark N. American Water Scramble: U.N.
Climate change could diminish North American water supplies and trigger disputes between the United States and Canada over water reserves already stressed by industry and agriculture; Reuters; 04-12-07. 		187
  Link   Schwarzenegger is Green????? (Stop driving cars!)
Governor exports his brand of 'green.' SF Chron; April 11, 2007. 		123
  Link   Peak Soil: Cellulosic ethanol, biofuels unsustainable and a threat to America
Written by Alice Friedemann, Released April 10, 2007 - D R A F T "The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself." - President Franklin D. Roosevelt Culture Change; April 11, 2007. 		158
  Link   Speaker, Republicans clash in global warming hearing
Pelosi surprised some lawmakers by saying she was open to nuclear energy ... as one solution to climate change ... SF Chron; Feb. 9, 2007. 		157
  Link   The Big Circus Tent: Industry Hucksters Get in on Global Warming
Human-caused climate change has become a star ascendant in the marketplace of ideas. We must unhitch the wagons of Very Bad Ideas that attempt to hitch themselves to that star. Common Dreams; April 7, 2007. 		147
  Link   Detroit Should Thank the Supremes
On Monday, the US Supreme Court, in Massachusetts v. EPA, produced what some are calling its most important environmental ruling in a generation ... Truthout.org; April 7, 2007. 		156
  Link   Scientists Detail Climate Changes, Poles to Tropics
From the poles to the tropics, the earth's climate and ecosystems are already being shaped by the atmospheric buildup of greenhouse gases ... Truthout.org; April 7, 2007. 		132
  Link   Ruling helps California battle global warming
The campaign ... to combat global warming at the state level took a giant step forward Monday when the U.S. Supreme Court ... pushed the government toward regulation of greenhouse gases. SF Chron; 04-04-07. 		119
  Link   Nuclear Policy Research Institute
Creating consensus for a nuclear-free future. Official website of the NPRI, led by Dr. Helen Caldicott. Posted April 4, 2007. 		302
  Link   U.S. Supreme Court Gives Boost to Environmental Groups on Power Plant Cleanup
The U.S. Supreme Court supported a federal clean air initiative aimed at forcing power companies in the U.S. to install pollution control equipment on aging coal-fired power plants. AP; April 4, 2007. 		247
  Link   The problem with biofuels ...
Quiktime link to radio broadcast on biofuels. Posted April 2, 2007. 		109
  Link   End of Oil heralds climate pain
Many people think that running out of oil, or "peak oil," would be good for the climate. In his new book The Last Oil Shock, David Strahan begs to differ; he suggests it may bring catastrophe. TO; April 1, 2007. 		115
  Link   Ride bicycles!
City of Light to adopt Lyon bicycle program. Officials expect bike sharing to ease noise and air pollution. From SF Gate. April 1, 2007. 		349
  Link   Al Gore a star in return to Capitol Hill
Al Gore, hoping to spur action on legislation to fight climate change, warned Congress ... urged lawmakers of both parties to put the Earth's future ahead of partisan politics. March 22, 2007. 		194
  Link   US Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Page
When it comes to global warming, cities are both the problem and the solution. Worldwide, cities account for 78 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions. Posted March 21, 2007. 		230
  Link   How high will sea level go?
FutureSeaLevel.org is a collaborative art project designed to raise awareness of smart solutions to global warming and the consequence to future generations if we don't act now. Posted March 21, 2007. 		149
  Link   Collapse of Arctic Sea Ice 'Has Reached Tipping-Point'
A catastrophic collapse of the Arctic sea ice could lead to radical climate changes in the northern hemisphere according to scientists who warn that the rapid melting is at a "tipping point"... March 19, 2007 		156
  Link   World Car Free Network
Based in Prague, the World Car Free Network is organizing internationally to help build sustainable communities. Posted 03-14-07. 		166
  Link   False Idols
Everyone from the Republicans to Democrats to major environmental groups are singing hosannas to biofuels and hybrid cars as the salvation from peak oil and global warming. March 13, 2007 		155
  Link   Pelosi Reveals Who's Who On Global Warming Panel
Pelosi Reveals Who's Who On Global Warming Panel -- but she does not give the committee the power to write legislation. What's that all about? Monday, March 12, 2007 		372
  Link   Let's Call the Coal Thing Off, from Grist.org
Is King Coal about to be deposed? Climate scientists, key members of Congress, enviros, and the progressive wing of the business world are plotting a coup d'Ă©tat. (Let's hope this does not mean nuclear ...) 03-09-07 		322
  Link   Busting up the myth of carbon trading ...
Excerpt: Currently, the link between the purchase of carbon offsets and the actual reduction of carbon emissions is highly controversial and almost impossible to verify. 03-12-07. 		204
  Link   Richard Heinberg on climate change and peak oil
Richard Heinberg is the author of "The Party's Over" and "Powerdown." He also writes his monthly "Museletter." Posted March 8, 2007. 		170
  Link   If Newsom is serious about climate change, why did he mess with the parking reform legislation?
Daniela Kirshenbaum of the Fog City Journal weighs in on Speaker Pelosi's public powwow with Mayor Gavin Newsom on global warming. February 21, 2007 		224
  Link   Consensing globally to cut emissions ...
Paris - Seeking to persuade other nations to curb greenhouse gas emissions, European Union ministers pledged Tuesday to raise their own targets if industrialized countries like the United States made similar efforts. February 21, 2007 		92
  Link   Confronting Climate Change (02-06-2007 SF Chron editorial)
"... it will involve encouraging billions of people ... to make big sacrifices such as not flying on planes (air travel is one of the biggest contributors to global warming), not eating meat (ditto for agriculture) and taking public transportation." 		151
  Link   Stop driving cars!
Officials say regions face key decisions about where people will be able to live and build. That's in the Bay Area. Anyone talking about our driving habits? February 18, 2007 		255
  Link   Grim global warming prognosis for Western U.S. -- Stop driving cars!!!
Global warming has already led to rising sea levels and dramatic increases in temperature in the Arctic, and scientists warned Friday that its effects will hit closer to home, creating heat waves, droughts and hurricanes. SF Chronicle; 2/3/07. 		295
  Link   How does Speaker Pelosi plan to address the crisis of the 21st century?
SF Chronicle environment writer, Jane Kay, investigates the impact that global warming is going to have on the Bay Area, should the sea level rise by one meter. February 1, 2007. 		163
  Link   Warming 'Likely' Man-Made, Unstoppable
Global warming: folks this is bad. We're going to have top make some changes in the way we live. And I don't mean greater fuel efficiency either. Oh, and I don't mean biofuels, tampoco. Feb. 1, 2007 		177
  Link   Ice caps are melting even in winter, global warming evidence mounts
Folks, we are going to have to take a good, hard look at our lifestyle and make some sacrifices. And I don't mean improved fuel efficiency either ... September 13, 2006 		106
  Link   Finally, the House and Senate target climate change ...
(01-31) 04:00 PST Washington -- The clash between the White House and Congress over climate change escalated Tuesday as House Democrats accused the administration of censoring scientific research on global warming and top senators pledged to pass man 		308
  Link   Congress readies for global warming legislation
"Global warming is an increasing threat to our world, with implications for our health, food supply, and the survival of many species and perhaps entire ecosystems," Pelosi said in a speech last week to the U.S. Conference of Mayors. "We cannot affor 		220
  Link   Will this help with global warming?
House votes to rescind tax benefits now enjoyed by oil and gas companies. 		365
  Link   Global warming accounts for price swings
Global warming: we're going to pay a high price for it even when it's cheap. 		93
  Link   Gore implores scientists to raise alarms
Ex-VP calls for research to be used for policy change. He urged scientists to communicate the climate crisis "in ways that arouse appropriate alarm that can motivate changes in behavior." 		171
  Link   Pelosi Won’t Move Cap-and-Trade Bill Until Congress Is Ready
Nancy Pelosi recently said that although she has sufficient backing in the Democratic-controlled House to move a cap-and-trade bill ... Faux environmental group called Environmental Leader; January 12, 2009 		20
 

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