I just sent this email to Bill McKibben and Joe Romm

by texas dem

To Joe Romm and Bill McKibben:

Climate legislation has been pronounced dead.  Those who have worked hardest to pass it have given up.

And yet, this is the only time in the near future in which a bill can pass.  We must not miss the moment.

I write to suggest that a jolt from outside could still revive the patient.  The best efforts of senators, activists, environmental groups, and the climate community have all been put forward.  I salute them and all their work.  It was not enough.  And there is one resource that was not used, that even at this late date could be put in play, and possibly revive the bill.  I think we should use the base.

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Why a comprehensive climate bill will pass this year

by Ask 4 Questions

For many weeks I've been wondering where the passion is from Kossacks, from the President, and from myself is with regard to pushing for a comprehensive climate bill to be passed this year.  The intensity around this issue stands in stark contrast to the energy around healthcare reform.  I, and many Kossacks, followed intently the twists and turns of the healthcare debate, and many of us made many angry and supportive phone calls when different congressional players suggested different avenues of going about (or squashing) HCR.  Also, there were huge and violent debates about the issue (remember last summer?), and as usual, lots of lies from industry and conservatives.  

Below the fold I have listed a few guesses as to why things are quieter on the climate bill side of things, and why that's not necessarily a bad thing.  I've also detailed the reasons why we will pass a damned climate bill this year!

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