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ACES in the House: a Job, Well, Done.6 comments

Alexander M. Tinker wrote 1 week ago: The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 passed the House of Representatives Friday aftern … more →

Tags: climate policy, Aces, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, CCS, Clean coal, Compramise, Copenhagen, DeFazio, Environmental Defense Fund

Would Obama Do It?

Alexander M. Tinker wrote 2 weeks ago: Congressman DeFazio & Candidate Obama Cross-posted from Focus the Nation After listening to Cong … more →

Tags: Carbon Trading, climate policy, corruption, Economics, Global Warming, Government, offsets, Oil, Politics

From Coal to Copenhagen: An Opportunity for Leadership

markkimbrell wrote 2 weeks ago: This April, the roots of leadership were laid in the Climate movement.  From Powershift to the FTN T … more →

Tags: act locally, Climate Justice, climate policy, Coal, Coal Campaign, copenhagen 2009, Dirty Energy, Global Warming, Impacted Communities

Climate Ride

Andrew wrote 1 month ago: You know the water filtering pitcher you’ve got in your fridge–the one I hope you … more →

Tags: Vacation ideas, climate ride, Brita, bicycle, rails-to-trails conservancy, Clean Air-Cool Planet, Congress, Environmental Activist, climate conference

April: The Turning Point in the Climate Movement1 comment

markkimbrell wrote 2 months ago: Co-authored by Mollie Ruskin and Mark Kimbrell On Tuesday morning Markese Bryant woke up in his Atla … more →

Tags: Climate Justice, Events, Global Warming, green jobs, Political Participation

Stimulant of The Year Award – Guyakai Yerba Mate Tea3 comments

Chris McCann wrote 2 months ago: Photo by Terry_Lea I’ll admit it. I am addicted to caffeine. Throughout the day you’ll … more →

Tags: San Luis Obispo, sustainability, alert, awake, Brainstorming, Caffeine, cal poly, EnergiZed!, Energy Drink

Focusing the Heartland on a Clean Energy Future2 comments

Jesse Jenkins wrote 2 months ago: From St. Louis and Philadelphia, to Columbus and Denver, Focus the Nation’s Clean Energy Town … more →

Tags: act locally, campuses, climate challenge, climate policy, Events, Global Warming, Government, green jobs, Political Participation

LCV: Does Roy Blunt Believe in America?2 comments

Alexander M. Tinker wrote 2 months ago: As the House Energy & Commerce Committee prepares to vote on a comprehensive clean energy plan, … more →

Tags: act locally, campuses, Global Warming, Government, Political Participation, Politics, united states, youth leaders, Aces

Focus The Nation: Austin Town Hall meeting

bramclabby wrote 2 months ago: Back story: last year’s round of Focus The Nation attendees included Arnold Schwarzenegger, N … more →

Tags: Week 4, Austin, Town Hall, climate change

Tom Perriello's Aide: "I have never seen citizens so engaged"1 comment

hilarycoleen wrote 2 months ago: On a cool April evening at the Carver-Price Cultural Center in Appomattox Virginia, my hope in this … more →

Tags: Global Warming, climate change, Climate Change Policy

Too Much Fun this Week1 comment

citizensarah wrote 2 months ago: There is too much fun going on in the next few days… I can’t handle it.  I wish I could … more →

Tags: Global Warming, Toxics, Coal, Americana, Austin, Austin Energy, brewster mccracken, camp ben mcculloch, city forum

Todd Stern, Special Envoy on Climate Change, Addresses Nationwide Town Hall on the Clean Energy Future1 comment

Alexander M. Tinker wrote 2 months ago: An address from Todd Stern, Special Envoy on Climate Change, for the Nationwide Town Hall on the Cle … more →

Tags: campuses, Global Warming, Government, Political Participation, Politics, united states, youth leaders, Barack Obama, Carbon Emissions

Senator Specter Kicks Off Nationwide Town Hall on Clean Energy Future, Cong. Cao Event Streams Live Today3 comments

Alexander M. Tinker wrote 2 months ago: Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) joined students from Drexel University, community members and business … more →

Tags: campuses, Global Warming, Government, Political Participation, Politics, united states, youth leaders, Aces, cão

Youth to Engage Members of Congress, Local Officials in 103 Town Halls Nationwide to Build Clean Energy Future2 comments

Alexander M. Tinker wrote 2 months ago: April 13, 2009 – Young leaders organized by Focus the Nation are holding an unprecedented 103 … more →

Tags: Government, act locally, united states, campuses, youth leaders, Politics, Political Participation, Global Warming, climate change

Don’t give Congress a Break this Recess!1 comment

dannymarx wrote 2 months ago: Educators agree that allowing children a recess during the school day gives them a needed break, a … more →

Tags: act locally, Coal, Direct action, Dirty Energy, Earth Day

Congressman Bob Inglis: How to Engage Republicans, even Skeptics, on Climate Change 3 comments

Alexander M. Tinker wrote 3 months ago: Cross-posted at Focus the Nation When the movement for a clean energy future looks for leaders, it o … more →

Tags: Dirty Energy, Political Participation, Global Warming, renewable energy, Congress, messaging, Senate, Billy Parish, Climate Legislation

Fired Up: Youth Report - First Poznan, Now Power Shift 09!1 comment

Richard Graves wrote 4 months ago: So I am very excited that the Fired Up: Youth Report segment on the International Youth Delegation a … more →

Tags: News and Media, International Affairs, united states, Podcasts, United Nations, Video, Power Shift, Global Warming, Reporting Team

Dems Release Climate Bill Principles, FTN Releases Organizing Guide6 comments

Alexander M. Tinker wrote 5 months ago: Okay, okay, maybe one is a little weightier than the other, but here are two documents you should de … more →

Tags: Government, united states, youth leaders, Politics, Political Participation, Events, Resources, Power Shift, Global Warming

President Obama: We will harness new energy1 comment

Alexander M. Tinker wrote 5 months ago: Cross-posted on WattHead Today Barack Obama took the oath of office and became the 44th President of … more →

Tags: united states, campuses, Political Participation, Events, Power Shift, climate policy, Earth Day, Online organizing, green jobs


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