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Climate Change

Keystone XL protestWhen taken as a moral issue, efforts to combat climate change find supporters across the religious spectrum.

By Catherine Woodiwiss | Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Federal Weatherization Program a Winner on All Counts

weatherization work on a home in NebraskaWith the more than 1 million homes made more energy efficient, the federal Weatherization Assistance Program is a proven success for families, the economy, and the environment.

By Richard W. Caperton, Adam James, and Matt Kasper | Friday, September 28, 2012

Counting Fish 101

Fishing boats in New Bedford, Mass. article icon Issue Brief Strong, science-based stock assessments are the key to future sustainability, not just of fish but also of the fishing industry.

By George Lapointe, Linda Mercer, and Michael Conathan | Thursday, September 27, 2012

Energy Lessons from the Edge of the Earth

Wind turbinesThe experience of one remote native Alaskan village offers a reliable, renewable, and affordable energy solution for rural Alaska.

By Christy Goldfuss | Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Innovations to Increase and Stabilize Fishing Profits

community-supported fisheryTwo methods in particular—community-supported fisheries and underutilized species—provide a framework for how both fishermen and consumers can get more value from American seafood.

By Michael Conathan | Friday, September 21, 2012

The American Energy Initiative: A Focus on the Outlook for Achieving North American Energy Independence Within the Decade

CAP Senior Fellow Daniel J. Weiss testifies before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Thursday, September 13, 2012

Drilling Could Threaten Our National Parks

A natural gas rig on a national seashore in TexasThirty national parks face the prospect of future oil and gas drilling within their borders.

By Jessica Goad and Christy Goldfuss | Wednesday, September 12, 2012

H.R. 4255, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2012

CAP Senior Fellow Andrew Light testifies before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

By Andrew Light | Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Time for New England to Hit the ‘Reset’ Button

Adrian GonzalezMichael Conathan recommends New England’s groundfish industry take a cue from its beloved baseball team and take the bold, painful steps needed for long-term success.

By Michael Conathan | Friday, August 31, 2012

Understanding the Historical Conflicts Behind Today’s Violence in Assam

An Indian protestor holds a sign that reads article icon Issue Brief Arpita Bhattacharyya looks at past conflict involving South Asian immigrant communities in Assam to understand the roots of the current conflict and examine implications for the future, including the role of climate change in the region.

By Arpita Bhattacharyya | Wednesday, August 29, 2012

5 Ways the Obama Administration Revived the Auto Industry by Reducing Oil Use

President Barack Obama gets behind the wheel of a new Chevy Volt during his tours of the General Motors Auto Plant in Hamtramck, Michigan. article icon Issue Brief Daniel J. Weiss and Jackie Weidman outline the five major Obama administration policies that helped the auto industry and the nation by creating jobs, reducing oil use, saving families money, and cutting pollution.

By Daniel J. Weiss and Jackie Weidman | Monday, August 27, 2012

The Networked Energy Web

man on phone at grid center book_alt2 icon Report Report from Bracken Hendricks and Adam James explains how to make our nation’s energy system more transparent, private, clean, and secure.

By Bracken Hendricks and Adam James | Monday, August 27, 2012

Video: The Risks of Drilling in Alaska’s Arctic Ocean

Arctic coastline play_alt icon Video As offshore oil drilling edges ever closer to becoming a reality in the Arctic Ocean, the Center for American Progress examines the region's lack of readiness in the event of a spill.

By Kiley Kroh, Lauren Santa Cruz, Michael Conathan, and Andrew Satter | Sunday, August 19, 2012

Caution vs. Recklessness in the Arctic

Michael Conathan shows how the oil-and-gas industry could learn from fishermen’s approach to Arctic resources.

By Michael Conathan | Friday, August 10, 2012

Soot Pollution 101

Jackie Weidman and Susannah Marshall explain what soot is, how it harms public health, and the Environmental Protection Agency’s new standards to reduce the pollution, which are open to public comment.

By Jackie Weidman and Susannah Marshall | Friday, August 10, 2012