A bill aimed at strengthening tailpipe emissions standards in Washington, DC became law today. The “Clean Cars Act” will regulate carbon dioxide emissions from all cars registered in the District beginning in 2011 and ensures that DC will greatly reduce its contribution to global warming. Continue reading
USW Statement on Maryland Initiative
Throughout our history, the United Steelworkers has fought to enhance the security and health of our members and their families through better wages and benefits, and more efficient, clean and safe workplaces. Today’s global economy demands a new strategy. Continue reading
Youth and Lawmakers Challenge Outrageous Oil Profits
While Congressional lawmakers confronted the five largest publicly traded oil companies on their record-high profits and sky-high prices, youth climate activists reminded the oil executives and Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming that they too have a stake in creating an oil-independent future. Continue reading
Youth Take Action for Clean, Just Energy on April Fools Day
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SCC Rules Dominion Coal Plant Won't Capture Carbon
Advocates of Global Warming Solutions Act Draw the Line for Global Warming
Maryland legislators got a good look at what global warming could mean for Annapolis on their way to work today. Proponents of the Continue reading
Opponents of Wise County Coal Plant Applaud Air Board
The Virginia Air Pollution Control Board, acting on concerns about the effects on air quality of a proposed Dominion Power coal-fired, electricity-generating plant, voted Thursday to require all decisions related to Dominion Continue reading
In All 50 States, Activists Bring Climate Message Home to Congress Members
As members of Congress return to their districts across the nation, supporters of a new campaign to confront climate change have been there to greet them. Over 500 supporters of the 1Sky campaign are in the process of visiting 240 Congressional district offices in all 50 states during the current Congressional recess, which lasts until March 31. Continue reading
FAITH LEADERS URGE GOV KAINE TO OPPOSE COAL PLANT
Faith leaders from across the Commonwealth joined together today to call on Governor Kaine to lead the state to a clean energy future and oppose Dominion Power Continue reading
Governor Rallies for Global Warming Solutions
Governor O Continue reading