California’s Commitment to Clean Energy – Both Parties Agree

by NRDCActionFund

By Kristin Eberhard

Originally posted on The MarkUp.

Now that Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman has announced her opposition on Proposition 23, this dirty energy proposition stands as the main issue that she and the Democratic candidate Jerry Brown agree on.  While Whitman’s stance against Proposition 23 is good news for California, jobs and our strong clean air and health standards, it is troubling that she coupled her technical opposition while simultaneously announcing her intent to suspend AB 32 for at least a year if elected Governor.  Her position sounds like she wants it both ways.  Delaying AB 32 would throw a monkey wrench into the implementation of our clean energy polices, and significantly hamper the transition of the state – indeed, the nation – to a clean energy economy.

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Prop 23: California's Future Fights Back Against Oil Money

by RLMiller

This fall, California voters will vote on Proposition 23, officially termed a "suspension" of California's global warming law (AB32) "until unemployment reaches 5.5%" and named by its supporters a "jobs initiative."  

The battle should play out exactly as similar battles over federal climate policies: conservatives claim it'll destroy jobs, raise taxes, and increase family energy costs; environmentalists valiantly-yet-unsuccessfully try to set the record straight, only to be ignored by middle class voters worried about pocketbook issues.

But a funny thing is happening.

The narrative is shaping up to be quite different.  The shadowy interests behind Prop 23 are being exposed to the light.  And Prop 23 is being opposed by clean technology investors who see a stark choice: build the future or burn the planet.

Consider it evidence of hope.

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Next Steps 4 Climate Movement:Al Gore on Repower America Town Hall call (liveblogged)

by raines

The National Wildlife Federation chair Larry Shweigher just warmed us up.

The topic: "Next Steps for the Climate Movement"

starts with thanks to Maggie Fox, Larry Schweigher
and deep thanks to everyone on this call

"I have a diffiicult task tonightRepower
I have to call you to action
I have to begin by telling you what you know
in all candor
the United States governement
in its entirety
largely because of the opposition in the US Senate
... has failed us

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(all words are America Chair Al Gore's verbatim utterings unless otherwise noted - I try to indicate gaps by hitting return or typing an ellipsis but don't always succeed.)

(wrapping up call at 6:16 PM... Maggie says "tell your friends and family about the call")
http://www.RepowerAmerica.org/

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