Coalition hoping for sea change as ocean levels rise
“Don't let anybody back you into a corner, that it's a nuclear plant or nothing, because it's simply not true”
Topic
Climate Advocacy
692 mentions for topic: Climate Advocacy
Browse Search, topic, location, outlet, date
Showing 166–180 of 692
In All 50 States, Activists Bring Climate Message Home to Congress Members
The 1Sky climate campaign mobilized over 500 supporters to visit 240 Congressional district offices across all 50 states during March 2008 recess, delivering a policy platform focused on energy conservation, emissions reductions, and renewable energy. The…
U Need 2 Know Election Results Wrap-Up
Internal SACE email coordinating a radio appearance by Jennifer Rennicks, SACE's Federal Policy Director, on Frank Knapp's show "U Need 2 Know." Rennicks was scheduled to discuss 2008 election results and implications for energy and climate…
Thanks for listening
An op-ed by Richard Fireman praising Rep. Heath Shuler's environmental leadership and votes supporting clean energy, energy efficiency, and climate action, including his support for the American Clean Energy and Security Act. The piece argues that…
Protesters across Florida rally against offshore oil drilling
“Tourism is the lifeblood of South Florida. We should risk that because of promises by Texan oil men.”
Protestors to rally against Duke Energy plant
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's executive director Steve Smith is scheduled to speak at a rally in Charlotte opposing Duke Energy's new 800-megawatt coal-fired unit at its Cliffside power plant. Opponents contend the unit will…
Sharing the bad air
Op-ed by Ulla Reeves of SACE criticizing North Carolina's hypocrisy in suing TVA for coal-plant pollution while simultaneously permitting Duke Energy's new Cliffside coal plant. The article argues that the Cliffside plant will emit dangerous pollutants…
Discussion to focus on rising sea levels
The Southeast Coastal Climate Network hosted a public panel discussion in Charleston on rising sea levels and climate change impacts. SACE developed a video titled 'Rising Seas: Challenges and Opportunities for the Lowcountry' to demonstrate how…
Leaders need to vote for energy conservation bills
Rev. Douglas Hunt of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy urges Tennessee Senators Alexander and Corker to vote for HR 5351, a renewable energy incentives bill that would restore support for energy conservation and efficient technologies…
Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida assessing offshore drilling
“Why would we risk Florida's tourism economy and our quality of life when we have alternatives”
Is cap-and-trade fair?
“Establishing a price for pollution that is equally applied to all carbon-producing energy sources is the fairest and most equitable way to shift to a low-carbon economy.”
Ads seek Barrow vote for energy bill
National advocacy groups including the Environmental Defense Fund and Vote.Vet.org are running TV and print ads in Savannah urging U.S. Rep. John Barrow to support Democrat-sponsored energy legislation that would limit greenhouse gas emissions and promote…
Carbon allowances – The biggest reduction at the lowest cost
Progress Energy CEO William D. Johnson argues in favor of a federal cap-and-trade program for carbon emissions, advocating for allowance allocation rather than auctioning to minimize consumer costs while achieving emission reductions. The op-ed contends that…
Cap-and-trade will only succeed if it is auctioned
“These economists argue that giving polluters free credits will only create huge windfall profits for shareholders while doing nothing to protect energy consumers.”
Shuler to attend NC climate change discussion today at Farmers Market
A press conference is scheduled at the Asheville Farmers Market to call on Congress to address climate change and its impact on North Carolina's Fraser Fir Christmas tree industry. Participants include Congressman Heath Shuler, state senators,…