Even Big Oil Wants A Carbon Tax
While they understandably are concerned about climate change and want policy certainty, they also want to make a lot more money selling gas.
Policy/Trends
Fast-Track Vote Down to the Wire, Any Day Now
There's a reason why Wall Street and multinationals are for it and the rest of society is against it.
California Families Get Free Solar Thanks to Cap-And-Trade
10% of revenue supports projects like giving free solar systems to low income families; meanwhile, California chooses natural gas over renewables for a $2.2 billion project.
Maryland Bans Fracking!
Maryland had a veto-proof majority for the fracking moratorium, while NY State issued a 2000-page report on why it banned fracking permanently.
EPA Battles for Clean Water With Hugely Opposed Rule
In what's become hugely controversial, the EPA issued regulations that protects water sources from pollution.
Legislation Introduced to Extend Vital Solar Tax Credit
California Rep. Mike Thompson's New Energy for America Act would extend the ITC through 2021.
California's PTA Adopts Climate Change Resolution For Students
In a vote that could impact schools across the nation, the California State Parent Teacher Association adopted a resolution that urges schools to become proactive on climate change.
New Penalty for Polluting: Pay for a Big Solar System
The City and County of Honolulu's penalty for violating air pollution laws is to fund construction of a major solar system, in addition to paying a big fine.
Canada's Scientists Muzzled To The Point of Fear
Climate scientists want protection from the federal government in their union contracts so they can speak freely and publish their research.
Under 2 MOU Signed By 12 Governments
The 12 founding signatories include both advanced and developing economies and would collectively constitute the fourth largest economic entity in the world, with $4.5 trillion in GDP.
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