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But the battle for Bush's mind on this issue has barely begun, and the President's old friends in the oil and coal industries--the sources of the fossil fuels that produce greenhouse gases--will wield plenty of clout. While Bush told Congress last week that he would support...
We are glad to hear that the Bush administration takes climate change seriously. But what is important now is to translate these international promises into national policy. The energy bills now moving through Congress should incorporate measures to decrease emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. The almost single...
According to an assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey, the refuge contains about 3.2 billion barrels of economically recoverable crude oil, which is less than America consumes in six months. Focusing on energy conservation and efficiency would be a far more effective path: according to the National Resources Defense Council...
We applaud the vow of Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.) to lead a filibuster to block the energy bill. Moreover, we encourage Congress to pass the bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Nancy L. Johnson (R-Conn.) in the House (as well as Sen...
The Arctic Refuge is home to a multitude of polar bears, grizzlies, wolves, caribou and a number of endangered species. Furthermore, it is part of the last 5 percent of Alaska's coastline that is not already open to oil exploration. This magnificent wilderness should not be put in jeopardy...