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By Nick Berning (cross-posted from Open Left)

Our Health and Environment Campaigner, Ian Illuminato, will be joining the rest of our team in Copenhagen on December 13. Ian’s mandate during the negotiations will involve lobbying for stric…

Senators Maria Cantwell and Susan Collins have introduced the Carbon Limits and Energy for America’s Renewal (CLEAR) Act, which is a much needed addition to the climate debate in the Senate. The…

Day 5: Friday, December 11 A quiet day, considering the fervor of emotions from the beginning of the week. However, Kate was on Democracy Now with Amy Goodman to talk about what targe…

By Karen Orenstein (cross-posted from Open Left) Over the last day in Copenhagen, heated d…

The Blend Wall is the amount of ethanol that is allowed to be blended into a gallon of gasoline. Currently, this is limited to 10% of a gallon of fuel. The reason for this limit is because EPA must…

Biodiesel currently received a $1.00 per gallon subsidy when blended into diesel fuel.  This subsidy is through a tax credit, which is to expire at the end of 2009.  This credit is given irrespec…

Day 4: Thursday, December 10 Today, President Obama accepted his Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo Norway. And the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has responded with a powerful letter ad…

By Kate Horner (cross-posted from Open Left) Yesterday, African activi…

Day 3: Wednesday, December 9 Watch our latest video from Day 3 of the climate conference!