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President Obama’s Clean Energy Progress: How the Top 10 Energy Priorities Fared During His First Term

President Obama speaks in front of solar panels article icon Issue Brief Despite congressional failure to pass essential legislation to reduce carbon pollution and establish a renewable electricity standard, during its first term the Obama administration successfully adopted policies to protect public health from air pollution, lower oil consumption, and create jobs.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Wednesday, January 9, 2013

How We Can Help Communities Hit by Extreme Weather

The creation of a community resilience fund would help communities affected by extreme weather increase their resiliency to it in the future.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

An Ounce of Prevention: Increasing Resiliency to Climate-Related Extreme Weather

Damage from Hurricane SandyWe need dedicated funding for communities to increase their resilience to future extreme weather events.

By Daniel J. Weiss and Jackie Weidman | Monday, December 17, 2012

Cleaning up Carbon Pollution 101

Capitol Power PlantIn order to fight disastrous climate change, we must reduce carbon pollution in America.

By Danielle Baussan and Daniel J. Weiss | Thursday, December 13, 2012

Doha Climate Summit Ends with the Long March to 2015

Doha climate change conference article icon Issue Brief This year’s U.N. climate conference in Qatar has ended, but there’s a lot of work still to be done before we reach our climate goals.

By Andrew Light, Rebecca Lefton, Adam James, Gwynne Taraska, and Katie Valentine | Tuesday, December 11, 2012

China Still Wary of More Ambitious International Climate Commitments

UNFCCC in Doha article icon Issue Brief China’s clean energy markets are booming but challenges remain on efforts to cut emissions, and that translates into continued reluctance to take on more binding climate responsibilities at the global level.

By Melanie Hart | Friday, December 7, 2012

7 Ways that Looming Budget Cuts to Public Lands and Oceans Will Affect All Americans

A wildlands firefighter stands in front of a wildfire article icon Issue Brief Sequestration will inflict massive cuts on programs that protect our public lands and oceans—cuts that will impact all of us in a variety of ways.

By Jessica Goad, Michael Conathan, and Christy Goldfuss | Thursday, December 6, 2012

A Progressive Carbon Tax Will Fight Climate Change and Stimulate the Economy

Power plant pollution article icon Issue Brief For the benefit of current and future Americans and global citizens, Congress should act now and create a progressive carbon tax.

By Richard W. Caperton | Thursday, December 6, 2012

Kyoto Protocol Negotiations Continue at the Doha Climate Talks

EU Commissioner for Climate Action addresses the media about Doha conferenceA brief look at the treaty, the issues regarding its continuation, and why we should support its next phase.

By Gwynne Taraska | Tuesday, December 4, 2012

What to Expect in Doha: An Overview of the 2012 U.N. Climate Change Negotiations

Christiana FigueresA look at the climate change conference and what the results of U.S. elections may mean for the Obama administration’s positions during these negotiations.

By Rebecca Lefton and Andrew Light | Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Oceans ’13: The Post-Election Future of Ocean Policy

Olympia SnoweMichael Conathan breaks down the effect of the recent national elections on our oceans and coasts.

By Michael Conathan | Friday, November 16, 2012

Interactive Map: Counties Hit by Extreme Weather Events in 2011 and 2012 that Each Cost More than $1 Billion

Interactive map shows how extreme weather events cause significant damage to lower- and middle-class Americans.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Heavy Weather: How Climate Destruction Harms Middle- and Lower-Income Americans

Man reacting to home washed up after Superstorm Sandy book_alt2 icon Report We must take steps to protect middle- and lower-income households from the economic harms wrought by extreme weather events linked to climate change.

By Daniel J. Weiss, Jackie Weidman, and Mackenzie Bronson | Friday, November 16, 2012

Take Action Now to Protect Us from Pollution

Reid-Gardner power stationPresident Obama can implement five major rules before Inauguration Day to protect our nation’s health and environment from toxic pollution and climate change.

By Danielle Baussan and Daniel J. Weiss | Thursday, November 8, 2012

How Big Oil Spent Part of Its $90 Billion in Profits So Far in 2012

Big five oil company executives testifyDespite lower production, the big five oil companies reaped $90 billion in profits through the first three quarters of 2012. They used part of that money to lobby Congress, fund favorable candidates, and enrich their executives and stockholders.

By Daniel J. Weiss and Jackie Weidman | Monday, November 5, 2012