David Doniger, Policy Director, Climate and Clean Air Program, Washington, D.C.
Carbon dioxide concentrations have hit 400 parts per million for the first time in at least three million years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admini… Continue reading →
Deron Lovaas, Federal Transportation Policy Director, Washington, D.C.
When Tropical Storm Irene struck the northeastern United States one year ago on August 28, 2011, dozens of lives were lost and $15.8 billion in damage was incurred, … Continue reading →
Theo Spencer, Senior Advocate, Climate Center, New York
You might have noticed of late that the weather has been odd. Perhaps you’ve been a bit hot–especially if your power went out—or perhaps soaking wet. Tragically, some … Continue reading →
Sarah Chasis, Senior Attorney and Director, Ocean Initiative, New York
When President Obama released his budget proposal to Congress this week, his message to Congress was clear: “[Create] an economy that is built to last.” … Continue reading →
Sarah Chasis, Senior Attorney and Director, Ocean Initiative, New York
Should we protect and restore our oceans so that we can swim, fish, enjoy and use our oceans and coasts now and for generations to come? Or should we let our beaches… Continue reading →
Regan Nelson, Senior Oceans Advocate, Washington, DC Yesterday, House Republicans passed an appropriations bill through subcommittee that, if signed into law, would severely retard efforts to protect our oceans, coasts and communities.
Rather tha… Continue reading →
Late Friday night, House Republicans released their proposed FY 2011 budget, which – in 359 pages – amounts to a tremendous assault on our nation’s environment. My colleagues have blogged on the dangerous and irresponsible affects of the Re… Continue reading →
This has been a great week in San Francisco for ocean lovers of all kinds. Hosting California and the World Ocean 2010, our state agencies gathered scientists, educators, advocates, and industry from around the country and world to discuss the mo… Continue reading →
Tomorrow evening at the Commonwealth Club of California, the Council on Environmental Quality Chairwoman Nancy Sutley and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Administrator Jane Lubchenco will be discussing the Obama administration’s nationa… Continue reading →