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November 9, 2009

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming

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climatechange, climatelegislation, copenhagencountdown, energyandclimate2009, fgbbook, globalwarming, greenchat

The Senate has started debating the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, and in just a few weeks, the United Nations climate meetings in Copenhagen will begin. I have chosen this moment to release my first book, Clean...continued

If the Green Economy Is Coming, America Must Start Leading Now

November 9, 2009

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming

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cleanenergycommonsense, cleantech, climatechange, climatelegislation, energyandclimate2009, fgbbook, globalwarming, graham, greenjobs, indiana, laborunions, manufacturing, steelworkers

Last week, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said, "The green economy is coming. We can either follow or lead." The senator was explaining why he supports the clean energy and climate legislation that is currently before the Senate. His words...continued

More than 100 Elite Economists Agree: Global Warming is a Risk to the Economy

November 5, 2009

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming

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boxer, CBO, climatelegislation, economy, energyandclimate2009, EPA, globalwarming, kerry-boxer, lisajackson

Earlier this week, some political theater unfolded during hearings before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. As Chairwoman Boxer prepared to move forward with climate and energy legislation, opponents boycotted the session, claiming they need to do more...continued

Nobel Prize Recognizes Link between Peace and Climate Action

October 9, 2009

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming

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algore, climatelegislation, copenhagen, energyandclimate2009, globalwarming, nationalsecurity, nobelprize, obama

For the second time in three years, the Nobel Peace Prize has highlighted the importance of U.S. leadership in curbing global climate change. The message is unmistakable: our friends and allies around the world are counting on us to lead,...continued

Tell Your Senators to Save Our National Parks from Global Warming

October 7, 2009

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Saving Wildlife and Wild Places , Solving Global Warming

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biogems, climatelegislation, conservation, energyandclimate2009, glacier, glaciernationalpark, globalwarming, grandtetons, joshuatree, kenburns, nationalparks, rockymountainwest, roosevelt, saguaro, wildlands, wildlife, wyoming

I still remember my first visit to a national park. I was nine years old, and my family traveled to the Grand Tetons in Wyoming. For a child from Northern New Jersey, it was a revelation. I was stunned by...continued

The Senate's Clean Energy and Climate Bill: The Right Step at the Right Time

September 30, 2009

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Green Enterprise , Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy

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climatelegislation, copenhagen, copenhagencountdown, energyandclimate2009, greenjobs, senatorboxer

Senators Boxer and Kerry have just released a strong bill that will help America curb climate change and strengthen our economy. The bill, called the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, is the right step at the right time....continued

The G20, Climate Talks, and Trade Measures: Keeping Jobs in America

September 25, 2009

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming

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alcoa, allowances, climatelegislation, climateweek, copenhagencountdown, energyandclimate2009, G20, greenjobs, laborunions, manufacturing, pittsburgh, steelworkers, trade, tradeadjustment, USCAP

The G20 Summit has arrived in Pittsburgh on the heels of the Climate Summit in New York. These back-to-back meetings on the world's climate and the world's economy signify that protecting the planet has economic dimensions.  So let's ask the question that's on...continued

Let Your Lawmakers Know that the Clock Is Ticking on the Climate Bill

September 10, 2009

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming

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astroturf, boxer, climatelegislation, copenhagen, copenhagencountdown, energyandclimate2009, globalwarming, greenjobs, reid

Congress has returned to work on one of the most ambitious legislative agendas we have seen in years. What does this mean for people who support clean energy and climate legislation? It means the urgency has never been greater. Three...continued

Let Your Lawmakers Know that the Clock Is Ticking on the Climate Bill

September 9, 2009

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy

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astroturf, climatelegislation, copenhagen, copenhagencountdown, energyandclimate2009, greeneconomy, laborunions, steelworkers

Congress has returned to work on one of the most ambitious legislative agendas we have seen in years. What does this mean for people who support clean energy and climate legislation? It means the urgency has never been greater. Three...continued

Video of Frances Beinecke on Clean Energy and Climate Vote

June 26, 2009

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy

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ACES, cleanenergy, climatelegislation, copenhagen, energyandclimate2009, globalwarming, globalwarmingbill, greenjobs, waxman

The House has just passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, a bill that would start America down a path toward prosperity, job creation, sustainable energy, and enhanced climate security. This is a historic moment. But work still lies...continued