Archive for February, 2010

We Can’t Wish Away Climate Change

02/28/2010 by Charles Komanoff

We Can’t Wish Away Climate Change (Al Gore, 1,900-word op-ed, NYT)


Senators to propose abandoning cap-and-trade

02/27/2010 by James Handley

Senators jettison broad cap-and-trade for “sector” approach (Wash Post)

Filed under Cap-and-Trade, Carbon Tax, News

John Kerry says compromise climate bill coming

02/27/2010 by James Handley

Kerry says compromise climate bill coming, Murkowski likes “net zero carbon tax” (Reuters)

Filed under Cap-and-Trade, Carbon Tax, News

India to Start Clean Energy Fund by Taxing Coal Use

02/26/2010 by James Handley

India to Start Clean Energy Fund by Taxing Coal Use (Business Week)

Filed under Carbon Tax, International, News

Reid Calls for Comprehensive Bill ASAP

02/25/2010 by James Handley

Reid Calls for Comprehensive Bill ASAP (NYT – Greenwire)

Filed under News, Politics

Carbon Pricing Still Main Obstacle for Senate Climate Bill

02/24/2010 by Charles Komanoff

Carbon Pricing Still Main Obstacle for Senate Climate Bill (NYT – ClimateWire)


Climate Insurance

02/22/2010 by Daniel Rosenblum

Climate Insurance (Washington Post – Editorial)

Filed under Carbon Tax, News

A Small Price for a Large Benefit

02/20/2010 by James Handley

A Small Price for a Large Benefit (NYT)

Filed under Carbon Tax, News

France Pushes for Carbon Tax by July 2010

02/20/2010 by James Handley

France Pushes for Carbon Tax by July 2010 (Energy Collective)

Filed under Carbon Tax, International, News

Why Oil Companies May Be Our Best Hope for Climate Change Legislation in Congress

02/19/2010 by Daniel Rosenblum

Why Oil Companies May Be Our Best Hope for Climate Change Legislation in Congress (AlterNet)