The Climate Minute: From SCOTUS to Salem

This week, the Supreme Court heard arguments about the EPA’s authority to regulate carbon dioxide. Ted and DR discuss what happened, why it happened and what comes next. First, some straightforward facts, followed by some blogs like legalplanet and SCOTUSblog.

 

The story of Conservation Law Foundation’s (CLF) agreement with Footprint Power is either a mistake or a bridge to the future .

 

Divestment of the MA pension fund is a big deal, as are questions about clean power and HydroQuebec , $600M for Cape Wind , and flood insurance problems.

 

The review of the KXL FEIS report’s integrity gave it a pass, despite questions from Sheldon Whitehouse (a true climate hero!!!) about the tarsands cancer risk.

 

What makes deniers like Charles Krauthammer tick? Read here.

 

Finally, and most importantly, please come to the Local Environmental Action 2014 Conference at Northeastern University on Sunday March 2. It will be great! Check out  the amazing workshop panels.

 

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions,  because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that  the US put a price on carbon!

 

…Ted McIntyre