Global Warming and Politics

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

Maryland lab receives grant to develop ethanol from trash

03/12/2008

Governors discusse renewable electricity standards on Fox News Sunday

02/25/2008

Iowa Global Warming Snowman & Giuliani in Cedar Rapids IA 1

12/12/2007

Iowa Global Warming Snowman & Giuliani in Cedar Rapids IA 3

12/12/2007

Iowa Global Warming Snowman & Giuliani in Cedar Rapids IA 2

12/12/2007

Snowman, santa, and others do global warming visibility outside Obama-Oprah event in Manchester, NH

12/09/2007

Romney & IowaGlobalWarming.org Snowman in Cedar Rapids Iowa

12/05/2007

Heat Is On - Iowa Global Warming Snowman with young fan at Huckabee event

11/07/2007

Heat Is On - Iowa Global Warming Snowman at Huckabee event

11/07/2007

Democratic Debate Visibility, Hanover, NH George Washington & the Snowman

09/26/2007

Heat Is On - Iowa Global Warming Snowman at Harkin Steak Fry

09/25/2007

Big Victory Over Automakers in California

09/12/2007

Jerome Ringo on the Potential of National Economic Growth from Clean Energy

08/29/2007

CBS report on new global warming study and the issue’s impact in the 2008 race

07/24/2007

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CNN report on the impact of energy and environmental issues in the 2008 presidential campaign

07/19/2007

CA Gov. Schwarzenegger & FL Gov. Christ on tackling global warming

07/16/2007

Gov. Corzine of NJ signs global warming reduction legislation

07/06/2007

Global Warming and the 2008 Presidential Election

06/18/2007

The growing political influence of global warming

06/08/2007

California fights to control tailpipe emissions

05/30/2007

New York City to switch to hybrid taxi fleet (BBC)

05/22/2007

Former President Bill Clinton talks about green economic growth and conservation

05/19/2007

World mayors agree to global-warming overhaul

05/17/2007

John Kerry: Two ways we can go on climate change

05/13/2007

President-Elect Sarkozy calls for U.S. leadership on climate

05/07/2007

Boxer gives her vision on climate policy

04/18/2007

Step It Up events “send the message” on climate change

04/14/2007

Supreme Court Decides Landmark Case Massachusetts v. EPA

04/02/2007

Gore: The Signs We Don’t Have Time to Play Around

03/21/2007

Waxman says global warming is most important environmental problem 3/19/07

03/21/2007

New Coalition Promotes Shift to Efficient Light Bulbs

03/14/2007

UK’s Legally Binding Carbon Bill; Interview with Blair & Schwarzenegger (ITV)

03/13/2007

Climate policy arena heats up in UK as sea village prepares

03/12/2007

Evangelical Leaders defend Christian Advocacy for the Climate

03/11/2007

Targets and Preparation for Global Warming in the EU

03/09/2007

Harry Reid: What needs to be done on Climate Policy

03/06/2007

CBS News: Cool Solutions for Global Warming in California

03/06/2007

Dramatic Change among Evangelicals on Global Warming (CNN)

03/02/2007

Schwarzenegger derides denialists, demonstrates green growth (KTVU)

03/02/2007

Schwarzenegger answers questions on his climate policies

02/26/2007

Bill O’Reilly: Global warming is here

02/25/2007

Australia phases out incandescent light bulbs, reduces emissions

02/21/2007

UN Secretary General on global participation in solving climate change

02/14/2007

Sir Richardson Branson explains his push for global warming solutions

02/14/2007

Kerry: Most serious thing he’s confronted in the Senate

02/11/2007

Pat Robertson explains why he supports carbon cap and trade

01/30/2007

State of the Union Proposals on Global Warming Not Enough

01/24/2007

GE & Duke Energy CEO’s demand a mandatory federal carbon cap

01/22/2007

Evangelical Leaders and Scientists Discuss Finding Solutions to Global Warming

01/19/2007

Richard Cizik of National Association of Evangelicals on Global Warming

01/17/2007

Local Communities and Businesses Being Proactive About Global Warming

12/20/2006

Pat Robertson Now Believes Global Warming Exists

12/18/2006

Gore on Global Warming and Presidential Primaries

12/14/2006

McLaughlin Group Discusses Global Warming

12/14/2006

Schwarzenegger On Candidates and Global Warming

12/14/2006

Gov. Schwarzenegger On Global Warming

12/14/2006

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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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by Andrew Snow

Last night, at Iowa State's Memorial Union, I had the opportunity to listen to a lecture by the self-proclaimed 'skeptical environmentalist' Bjorn Lomborg. Lomborg is best known among climate activists (and opponents) as the author of such books as 'The Skeptical Environmentalist's Guide to Global Warming' - a book that has created a great deal of controversy in the scientific community. A community, it's worth noting, that Lomborg isn't a member of - he's not actually a scientist. The controversy has included the following, as noted by the New York Times: