What Government Can Do Now
What do the five largest U.S. coal companies, five largest U.S. utilities, five largest U.S. auto manufacturers, leading environmental organizations and labor unions representing over 14 million Americans all have in common?…
Duke to Close Buck and Riverbend Plants Ahead of Schedule
Duke Energy recently announced that it would retire two of its oldest coal-fired power plants in April 2013, two years ahead of schedule, which is welcome news to many in the state…
56 Floridians Travel to Washington D.C. for Massive Rally for Presidential Action on Climate Crisis
“Forward on Climate” rally, expected to draw 20,000 Americans, will be largest climate rally ever. UPDATE: 35,000-40,000 participated--it was an exciting and inspiring day! Look for follow-up post soon. On Sunday,…
Chasing Ice: The Local Connection
If you know someone who still hasn’t bought into the idea of anthropogenic climate change, Chasing Ice, a documentary that reveals stunning images of glaciers retreating, could serve as a powerful educational…
The State of Our Union is Warm, Leaning to Hot
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Moving Forward on Climate This Sunday
This Sunday, February 17, will see the largest climate rally in history. More than 20,000 participants are expected to gather on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to send a strong message…
6 Lent Programs to Green Your Faith
Lent is a Christian season that begins this week, on Ash Wednesday, and ends on Easter Sunday. Sweets, cursing, booze, and other vices are popular items from which Lenten observers tend to…
Climate conspiracy theorist returns to NC legislature, warns of threat from science elite
This guest post, by Sue Sturgis, originally appeared on the Institute for Southern Studies' Facing South blog on Thursday, February 7, 2013 and is re-posted here with permission. It was a busy…
Southeast Coal Exports: A Climate Shell Game?
Ulla Reeves, SACE's Regional Program Director edited and contributed to this post. What has long been thought of as an energy issue primarily affecting the Pacific Northwest is now making its way…
New Report Confirms Black Carbon Significant to Climate Change: Diesel Engines Best Target
A striking new report was released yesterday showing diesel pollution's significance in climate change. In fact, the report shows that black carbon is the second most important individual climate-warming agent after carbon dioxide…