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Debating Clean Energy on Capitol Hill

posted by Stephanie Dhue

The "American Clean Energy and Security Act" is a complex proposal. Lawmakers who weren't crazy about the "cap and trade" idea to begin with today complained about seeing the 932 page proposal first time late Friday, ahead of this afternoon's mark-up. The big change is that utilities and other large emitters of carbon will no longer pay for their initial... + More

A Home isn't Green Until

it's Judged Green

posted by Dana Bate

So what does it mean for a home to be "green"? Well, if it is going to be certified by one of the national green building programs - such as US Green Building Council's "LEED for Homes" or NAHB National Green Building Program - the home needs to be evaluated by an accredited third party to make sure it meets... + More

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NBR's list of websites you can visit for more info about efforts to "go green." Globe Graphic

U.S. Department of Energy

Earth Policy Institute

U.S. Green Building Council

S.E.E. Change Inititative

International Monetary Fund

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A Continuing Series from NBR
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A green revolution is sweeping the globe as more individuals, governments, and businesses respond to climate change and work to become better stewards of the environment.

NBR's continuing series, "Green Options," examines the economic impact of the latest eco-friendly efforts. The series has examined everything from sugar power to green building design, and NBR;s always on the lookout for the next eco- trend.

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Climate Change Debate

June 26, 2009

There's an historic debate under way on Capitol Hill over what to do about climate change.
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Commentary: Climate Change

June 23, 2009

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R - AK) gives us her take on climate change and its impact on the economy.
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Commentary: Climate Change

June 22, 2009

Senator Jeff Bingaman (D - NM) weighs in on the latest climate change legislation.
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Ray LaHood Talks Fuel Economy

May 19, 2009

The Secretary of Transportation discusses the proposal for a national fuel economy standard.
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Reports on eco-friendly advancements, climate change, and more from NBR's archives.

May 14, 2009

Wind Farm Windfalls

April 17, 2009

The EPA's Climate Changing Pronouncement

October 29, 2007

NBR Series - Energy Options: Nuclear

October 22, 2007

NBR Series - Energy Options: Coal

July 23, 2007

Going Green Can Mean Green