Monthly Archives: June 2011

Republicans Caught Lying About Costs of RGGI

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Bill Wolfe

Have Republicans and Corporate Lobbyists No Shame? Back on June 11, we challenged the Star Ledger’s PolitiFact site to fact check Governor Christie and corporate lobbyists’ claims about energy, especially on the costs and economic impacts of RGGI (see: Fact Check … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Blocks Global Warming Lawsuits Against Power Companies

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Bill Wolfe

Obama Administration Sided With Polluters Court Has “No Particular View” on Emissions and Climate Change  In the most pro-corporate and worst decision since the Citizens United case where the Court struck down limits on corporate political campaign contributions, today the US … Continue reading →

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This is What a “Prescribed Burn” Looks Like

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Bill Wolfe

Back in the spring of 2009, I took a daytrip down to south jersey to spend the day rambling around. I happened upon a “prescribed burn” that had gotten out of control and wrote about it briefly, with more photos here. … Continue reading →

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Will Democrats Seek Real RGGI Reform?

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Bill Wolfe

The Senate Environment Committee will meet tomorrow (Monday 6/20/11) to hear the Senate version of a bill to reverse Governor Christie’s plans to withdraw from RGGI (see:  S 2946) The Senate hearing provides another opportunity for Legislators to show that … Continue reading →

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Good Year for Frogs?

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Bill Wolfe

Small pond behind my house was loud with frogs. Many jumped into the water as I walked the perimeter. This is far more than I recall in the last few years. Is this just my anecdotal perception or is it a … Continue reading →

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