Candidates Talking About Global Warming | Global Warming Politics | Global Warming Impacts and Science
McCain wants more oil exploration and clean fuels development
05/09/2008
Obama wants to get serious about green energy growth
05/06/2008
Clinton has longterm energy plans, will take on oil industry
05/06/2008
Obama keeps energy options open, citing ‘no silver bullet’
05/06/2008
Obama strategist touts energy independence policy
04/04/2008
Rep. Markey asks oil execs to use windfall profits for renewables
04/01/2008
Van Jones: green jobs can lift many out of poverty
03/19/2008
House Democrats drill EPA’s Johnson on greenhouse gas inaction
03/14/2008
Lomborg on Gore
04/17/2008
Climate change will make beer more expensive
04/10/2008
Massive Antarctic ice shelf collapsing with global warming
03/26/2008
Arctic sea ice thins, disappears with warming trend
03/20/2008
Global warming could lead to less beer
Tell the Candidates to Make Global Warming a Priority
by Andrew Snow
Well, it's finally spring. No, really, I'm pretty sure spring is going to stay this time. So, now that you've got the option to get outside, what are you going to do? One good place to start is Bike to Work Week (http://www.bikeiowa.com), which is a weeklong series of events highlighting the benefits of riding a bike rather than driving your car. Simple solutions such as bike transportation help put us on a path to reducing global warming pollution - not to mention the path to better health and happier lives. I'll be biking into work this week, and I hope you'll join me in taking this small step.
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by Andrew Snow
Today is the last day of ‘Earth Month’ - you know, the month that has Earth Day. It’s nice to see the expansion of the theme from day, to week, to month. Of course, it’s up to each of us to make sure that the values of a sustainable world and brighter future are considered all year - but we’ve certainly got a good start. One thing I found encouraging this month: well over 300 Iowa Global Warming Campaign supporters attended at least one event statewide - and we’ve got more coming up, check our calendar to find an event near you.
Another thing I’m excited about is the Amtrak study released this month clearly demonstrating the feasibility and demand for rail service from Chicago to Iowa City through the Quad Cities...
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