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The Dollars and Science of Fishery Management

Rep. Ed. Markey (D-MA)Some legislators are trying to eat their fish and have them too.

By Michael Conathan | Friday, March 29, 2013

Adding Fuel to the Fire: The Climate Consequences of Arctic Ocean Drilling

Kulluk article icon Issue Brief In order to avoid the catastrophic consequences of climate change, enormous fossil-fuel reserves will need to remain in the ground untouched.

By Kiley Kroh and Howard Marano | Thursday, March 21, 2013

The Clean Murray Budget Versus the Dirty Ryan Budget

Richard Hucks, Demetrius RumphSen. Patty Murray’s budget proposal makes necessary investments in the clean energy industry, while Rep. Paul Ryan’s latest budget would result in fewer jobs and more pollution.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Tuesday, March 19, 2013

We Must Continue to Invest in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Power

Senior Fellow Daniel J. Weiss testifies before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Thursday, March 14, 2013

Rep. Ryan Needs to Learn Something (Anything!) About Clean Energy

Rep. Paul RyanHere are three facts about clean energy that you would never know from reading Rep. Paul Ryan’s latest budget proposal.

By Richard W. Caperton | Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Meet the New Oil Tax Breaks, Same as the Old Oil Tax Breaks

Gas pricesRep. Paul Ryan’s FY 2014 budget apparently retains 100 years of tax breaks for Big Oil and gives them new ones from the Romney budget plan.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Tuesday, March 12, 2013

State Efforts to ‘Reclaim’ Our Public Lands

Ken Ivory article icon Issue Brief The American Legislative Exchange Council is working with other conservative groups to get the federal government to turn over our public lands to states for profit.

By Jessica Goad and Tom Kenworthy | Monday, March 11, 2013

True Sustainability Requires Gender Equality

President Barack Obama clean energyWomen are key to the growth, viability, and sustainability of a clean energy economy.

By Adam James | Friday, March 8, 2013

40×35: A Zero-Carbon Energy Target for the World’s Largest Economies

Todd Stern article icon Issue Brief The Major Economies Forum parties should adopt a target of 40 percent zero-carbon electricity generation by 2035, which would reduce carbon emissions and help stabilize global temperature increases.

By Andrew Light, Mari Hernandez, and Adam James | Thursday, March 7, 2013

Making the Economic Case for Offshore Wind

Wind turbines in the Netherlands article icon Issue Brief Investing in domestic offshore wind to diversify our energy portfolio is a commitment worth making.

By Michael Conathan | Thursday, February 28, 2013

5 Oily Myths About Gasoline Prices

Gas prices in CaliforniaAfter yet another super-profitable year—and another expensive winter at the pump—it’s time to shed light on Big Oil’s myths and move forward with real solutions to high gasoline prices.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Thursday, February 28, 2013

10 Ways the Sequester Will Expose Americans to Greater Health Risks and Other Perils

California wildfire article icon Issue Brief The sequester will have significant impacts on many public health and clean energy programs.

By Daniel J. Weiss, Michael Conathan, and Jessica Goad | Friday, February 22, 2013

The Effects of Rising Energy Costs on American Families and Employers

Senior Fellow Daniel J. Weiss testifies before the House Oversight Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Health Care, and Entitlements.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Thursday, February 14, 2013

State of the Union: More Investments in Clean Energy, Less Carbon Pollution

Extreme weather eventsInvesting in clean energy technologies and reducing carbon pollution will protect public health and contribute to America’s economic resurgence.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Going to Extremes: The $188 Billion Price Tag from Climate-Related Extreme Weather

Superstorm SandyAs more American families suffer from increasingly severe weather events, making relief and aid the newest political football is unconscionable.

By Daniel J. Weiss and Jackie Weidman | Tuesday, February 12, 2013