Green Options

Speaking at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology today, U.S. President Barack Obama threw strong support behind clean energy and technology, touting America’s history of innovation and not shying away from problems.

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

President Obama was just awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, for reasons including his stand on climate change. Has his environmental record justified this award?

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

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

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.

Duke Energy, the North Carolina-based electric utility announced on Wednesday it would be leaving the clean coal lobbying group, the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE), over differences with the organizations opposition to clean energy and climate legislation being considered by Congress.

When municipalities look to cut costs, some of the first programs that get chopped are green programs. But, is that such a good idea? Municipal green programs can have significant economic benefits in addition to their environmental bona fides.

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

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.

Representative Tom Perriello was sent at least five forged letters purportedly from constituent groups urging him to vote against the Waxman-Markey climate and energy bill.