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Thousands of protestors gather at the National Mall in Washington calling on President Barack Obama to reject the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada, as well as act to limit carbon pollution from power plants and “move beyond” coal and natural gas, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Solutions for Climate Change Aren’t Either/Or
February 20, 2013 | Perspectives

Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune responds to critics of the Forward on Climate coalition’s focus on the Keystone XL pipeline. Continue reading

Corus steel plant in IJmuiden, Netherlands. In these days of concern over global warming and carbon emissions, industries are trying to move away from fossil fuels to low-carbon alternatives. Under Europe's cap-and-trade scheme, less carbon means more cash. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
How the Influence Industry Killed Climate Change Legislation
July 21, 2012 | Money & Politics

If you’re hoping Congress will fight climate change, don’t hold your breath. Continue reading

With oil pump jacks as a backdrop, President Barack Obama speaks at an oil and gas field on federal lands, March 21, 2012, in Maljamar, NM. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Drill, Mr. President, Drill – For Campaign Contributions
May 16, 2012 | Money & Politics
The White House and the natural gas and oil industry are getting along better than they have in years.