That effort includes meeting with energy companies, talking with the administration, talking with people like yourself to try to figure out how best we can communicate this message. If you have alternatives that don't require an act of Congress, why not start... Full Article at Grist

Oil is using fake “Americans” to defend billions in tax subsidies. The American Petroleum Institute is running full-page ads in Politico and Roll Call that attack Congress for “new energy taxes”: Congress will likely consider new taxes on America’s oil and... Full Article at Grist

Obama administration has made very clear that they want Congress, rather than EPA, to take the lead in creating a national response to climate change. Despite their oft-repeated preference for congressional action, recently, EPA head Lisa Jackson had to once... Full Article at Grist

The types of vessels in the study included fishing vessels, tugboats, water taxis, tour boats, towing and salvage vessels, small research vessels, a fire boat and a supply boat. Incidental vessel discharges including deck run-off, gray water and other types... Full Article at Environmental Protection Agency

President Obama is set to announce the details of his. If passed by Congress, the initiative will allocate about $6 billion to create jobs and provide incentives for American homes to become more energy efficient. Deriving its name from last year’s successful... Full Article at Inhabitat

Sponsored by We Can Lead, additional “race” stops are planned for Denver, Colorado; Columbus, Ohio; Manchester, New Hampshire and Washington, D.C. , over the next three weeks to gather signatures and support for strong climate legislation, according to a... Full Article at Environmental Leader

"The film's director, Herbert Biberman, spent six months in jail for refusing to testify before HUAC," adds Pecinovsky. "Several key personnel on the film were found in contempt of Congress when they refused HUAC's badgering as well. The film crew was barred... Full Article at Planet Green