Poll: Majority of Americans Want Action on Climate to Rebuild U.S. Economy
Posted by Dorothy on November 16, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Permalink to this ArticleWhile the jury is still out on whether President-elect Barack Obama will prove able to usher in meaningful “change” during his time in office, his campaign seems to have sparked a shift in voter sentiment toward clean energy and greater climate change awareness.
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Al Gore and the purpose driven web
Posted by Dorothy on November 11, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Permalink to this Articlehttp://progressivesforgore.blogspot.com Forget about swapping party pictures on Facebook and other ‘gee-whiz stuff,’ says former Vice President Al Gore. Web 2.0 has to have a purpose. And since it’s Al Gore, you know that purpose has got to be green. The purpose, I would urge all of you as many of you as are willing to [...]
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Losing No Time, Harper reaches out to Obama for help
Posted by Dorothy on November 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Permalink to this ArticleCanada’s Conservatives are the only leaders of a developed nation who have resisted sincere international action to address global warming. The election of Barack Obama removes Canada’s last ally in that shameful effort. Canada moves to protect U.S. market for dirty oil 6 Nov 08 DeSmogBlog.com The world enjoyed the first environmental dividend of an [...]
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President Obama’s Big Climate Challenge
Posted by Dorothy on November 6, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Permalink to this Article“Twenty years ago when we started worrying about global warming, we thought we’d have a generation to pay those bills off. But we were wrong — the planet was more finely balanced than we’d realized. The melting Arctic is the call from the repo man.” By Bill McKibben, Yale Environment 360 Posted on November 5, [...]
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Congratulations, Barack Obama!
Posted by Dorothy on November 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Permalink to this ArticleDear Senator Obama, We were gladdened to watch your historic victory greeted with tears and smiles from people around the World. We feel, along with the American people, that your election has brought true hope to your country and to the Planet. But we have a request of great importance for you. In your speech you [...]
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