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Tom Schueneman

Tom Schueneman is a freelance writer, web publisher, and environmental advocate based in San Francisco, California. Tom is a contributing writer and associate editor for TriplePundit.com. Tom also publishes, writes, and edits GlobalWarmingisReal.com and the HistoryBlogProject.org.

The Danger of Staring too Close at 350

Does focusing too hard on the number 350 as the safe level of CO2 concentration in the atmosphere help or hurt the climate action cause?

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Changes Position on Climate Change - Hey, Wait a Minute…

The Yes Men conduct a faux press conference purporting to reverse the climate change denial stance of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

More CO2 for a Greener World: One From the Tobacco Advertiser’s Playbook

CO2 is Green seeks to peddle misinformation in an effort to thwart climate legislation and emissions regulation.

Pacific Gas & Electric Rejects U.S.Chamber of Commerce Position on Climate Change

California power utility PG&E rejects the position of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce over global warming and leaves the organization in protest.

Federal Appeals Court Allows States to Sue Power Companies for CO2 Emissions

The 2nd Court of Appeals in New York City reinstates a lawsuit allowing a coalition of states to sue the largest greenhouse gas emitting power companies for creating a public nuisance that contributes to global warming.

Optimism In the Biofuels Industry: Dynamic Fuels Opens Commercial-Scale Biodiesel Plant

Emerson Process Management was chosen by Dynamic Fuels to implement automation and process management systems for a new commercial scale biodiesel plant that will convert chicken fat to clean burning, sulfur-free alternative diesel fuel. Despite pessimism from some pundits, Emerson’s vision on the biofuels sector remains optimistic for the long-term.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Wants a “Trial” on Climate Science

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce seeks to put climate science on trial.

Russia’s Northeast Passage Open to Commercial Shipping

Commercial ships set out for the first time to navigate the open waters of Russia’s Northeast Passage.

Project Better Place Plans Massive Electric Car Rollout in 2011

Better Place and Renault announce plans to produce up to 160,000 electric vehicles in Denmark and Israel by 2011

Possible Coal Industry Link to Forged Letters

The trail of blame leads in all directions as new revelations continue over forged letters sent from lobbying firm Bonner & Associates to at least three House members urging a no vote on the Waxman-Markey climate and energy bill . Calls for Congress and the Department of Justice to investigate begin to mount as well.

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