Feds Begin To Quantify Hidden Climate Change Costs

October 28, 2009–As debate over climate legislation rages, reporters will encounter many confusing and seemingly contradictory statements about the costs of changing US energy practices. You may help your audience with an understanding of how incomplete the cost figures cited by companies and politicians often are.

100s of National Park Sites Threatened by Climate Change

October 14, 2009–A new report identifies 25 park units considered to be most threatened, but the vulnerability principles spill over to hundreds of additional national park units and other types of natural areas that may be of interest to your audience.

CRS Publishes Cost-Benefit Analysis of House Climate Bill

September 30, 2009–A report prepared by the Congressional Research Service is likely to be one key focus of an upcoming Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing.

New Findings Slow CO2 Sequestration Rule

September 16, 2009–EPA has been working on regulations designed to protect drinking water from impacts of underground carbon sequestration, but new data and concerns have spurred the agency to open a short new public comment period.

Law Allows Astroturf Roots Cover-Up

September 9, 2009–Current law has no disclosure requirements for fake grass-roots lobbying — such as that of a coal industry campaign to stop climate legislation which sent forged letters to members of Congress, pretending to be from minority and community organizations.

Lobbyists of All Stripes Join Climate Change Fray

August 19, 2009–A Center for Public Integrity report indicates the number of entities officially lobbying on climate change increased 31% in the second quarter of 2009, and draws some parallels between the lobbyists involved prior to the June 2009 House vote on a climate change bill and the major pre-vote changes that happened to the bill.

Big Money Targets Weatherization

August 5, 2009–The topic of weatherization might appear mundane, but the sheer magnitude of the current multi-billion-dollar program, and its relative importance in increasing energy efficiency and combating climate change, make it a story worth covering.

Declassified Ice Photos Document Climate Change

July 29, 2009–The Obama administration releases high-resolution photos, taken by US spy satellites over the years, documenting the extent and quality of arctic sea ice.

SEC Poised To Mandate Climate Risk Disclosure by Firms

July 15, 2009–Federal regulators may require corporations to assess and reveal how the effects of climate change may impact their financial health.

Alaskan Gas Pipeline: Would-Be Operators Vying For Routes, Funding

July 8, 2009–The proposed $20-40 billion natural gas pipeline would transport natural gas over 2000 miles from AK's North Slope natural gas reserves to the Midwestern US. Or would it?