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The United States is advocating a pro-fossil fuel stance but this position hides behind science to draw the exact opposite policy conclusion that science suggests.
Oct08
2018
On Climate, Forget 2 Degrees. Let's Talk Net Zero
By emphasizing temperature goals, it's relatively easy for nations to appear to be doing more to address climate change than they really are, and harder for the public to discern the shortfall.
Oct03
2018
The Inevitable Policy Response Theory
Christina Simeone writes about Inevitable Policy Response (IPR) which predicts a rapid and forceful international policy reaction to climate change with widespread financial implications.
Sep25
2018
Keeping Nuclear Power Plants Running is Vital to Meeting Climate Goals
Many environmental groups fall in lockstep with anti-nuclear activists, despite the climate benefits nuclear reactors provide.
Sep17
2018
Climate Policy Won’t Work Without Considering Labor
Why we must engage workers in the climate change conversation.
Sep14
2018
EPA's Clean Power Plan Replacement Could Be Vulnerable In Courts
The success of Trump's climate policy may come down to a ruling on whether the EPA has authority over carbon.
Sep13
2018
California: The Climate Leadership We Need
California just set some pretty big emissions targets for itself. If progress towards these targets is made, California will quickly become the example the climate world so desperately needs.
Sep11
2018
The Climate Under Kavanaugh
How Judge Kavanaugh and Justice Kennedy differ on the Clean Power Plan.
Sep06
2018
How a Deepening Natural Gas Market Affects Europe
LNG won't dominate conventional gas any time soon, but it is a major force in building energy security.
Aug28
2018
Texas Sea Wall Shows Inadequate Disclosure on Climate Risk
Are companies along the Gulf Coast being honest with investors about climate change risks?
Aug22
2018
Not an ACE for Coal
Trump's Affordable Clean Energy rule may keep some old coal plants running, but it won't bring back coal.
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