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I oppose hearings into “journalistic malpractice” underlying Washington Post climate coverage

November 10, 2010 by Joseph Romm
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Let me state for the record that I oppose Congressional hearings into “journalistic malpractice” underlying Washington Post coverage of global warming. Sure Gawker said “The Washington Post Has the Worst Opinion Section in America.”  But is that “journalistic malpractice”?  Sure the Post seemed to abandon any journalistic... [read more]

The landmark Senate climate hearings: Day 1 debrief

October 27, 2009 by Joseph Romm
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The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works began its hearings today on the climate and clean energy bill.  I don’t think there was any big news.  Sen. Baucus (D-MT) and Sen. Voinovich (D-OH) were a tad more negative than I expected.  I’ve no doubt Baucus will support the final bill, but I definitely have doubts... [read more]

Sen. Boxer on “Telling the Whole Story on Global Warming” plus the witness list for her marathon hearings this week on the clean energy bill

October 26, 2009 by Joseph Romm
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The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works launches a full week of hearings this week on the climate and clean energy bill.  You’ll certainly want to tune in (at the EPW website) for first hearing Tuesday, 9:30 ET to hear: Energy Secretary Steven Chu; Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood; Interior Secretary Ken Salazar; U... [read more]

Things to Look Forward To

March 10, 2009 by RyanAvent
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The folks writing our transportation bill may actually support transit:Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, announced today that the Committee will hold a major series of hearings, briefings, and meetings on ways to enhance our nation’s transit systems and expand transit... [read more]

Americans, Congress Critize Delay in Polar Bear Decision

January 17, 2008 by Jesse Jenkins
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Today the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming held a hearing: "On thin ice: the future of the polar bear." The room was full, and there was a fairly good turnout of at least eight Congressmen and women. Children were among those in attendance, their eyes wide as they absorbed the strong words that flew from... [read more]