Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Climate Change

Lobby Firm Behind Climate Forgeries Helped Kill Higher CAFE Standards

By Elana Schor | Aug 5, 2009 | No Comments

The Washington lobbying firm of Bonner & Associates is facing protests and a possible wire fraud probe after it was revealed to have forged at least a dozen letters to Congress this summer that claimed to represent local grassroots groups opposed to fighting climate change. A still from a 2001 Coalition for Vehicle Choice TV […]

Your Burger or Your Car! (And More Fun with False Dichotomies)

By Elana Schor | Jul 29, 2009 | 4 Comments

The Washington Post’s Ezra Klein, whose blog is a must-read look at the political dynamics of congressional policy-making, makes an eyebrow-raising assertion in his food column today: (Photo: CowCar) It’s not simply that meat is a contributor to global warming; it’s that it is a huge contributor. Larger, by a significant margin, than the global […]

How Soon Will Cutting Transportation Emissions Save Money?

By Elana Schor | Jul 28, 2009 | 3 Comments

(Photo: Moving Cooler) Anyone who kept tabs on the House’s climate change bill last month recalls much acrimonious ado about the plan’s impact on average American pocketbooks. The GOP tossed out cost estimates that turned out to be manipulated, while nonpartisan projections showed the bill actually saving money for low-income families. But the unfortunate truth […]

Oberstar to White House: On Emissions, Back Up Your Words With Action

By Elana Schor | Jul 28, 2009 | No Comments

Appearing this morning at the release of a new report on transportation’s role in fighting climate change, House transportation committee chairman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) challenged the Obama administration to back up their emissions rhetoric with action and pass his six-year, $450 billion infrastructure bill. FTA’s Peter Rogoff (in hard hat) heard strong words from Rep. […]

White Roof, Green Roof: Cities Share Climate Solutions on the Hill

By Elana Schor | Jul 22, 2009 | 2 Comments

The green roof at Chicago’s City Hall, with the adjacent Cook County building visible at bottom. (Photo: 2modern) When Energy Secretary Steven Chu observed that simply painting roofs white would go a long way in reducing emissions, he was mocked by conservatives but hailed by advocates who have long understood the power of small-scale actions […]

Cardin & Carper Bullish on Transit’s Prospects in Senate Climate Bill

By Elana Schor | Jul 22, 2009 | No Comments

Addressing a climate change forum this morning, two Democrats on the Senate environment committee said they are pushing for transit and other green modes of transport to get 10 percent of the revenue generated by the upcoming Senate bill regulating carbon emissions. Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) (Photo: DTI) Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE), a chief sponsor […]

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