Please enjoy today’s energy debate watch, a collection of news stories and perspectives about energy, environment and climate related issues. These articles are provided to keep Terra Rossa readers informed about the current public energy debate but are not intended to express the views of the blog. Let us know your thoughts on these articles or tell us about other current items of interest in the comment thread below.
Report Details Effects of Climate Change Across U.S.
Washington Post, Juliet Eilperin, 5.28.08
Global warming is already affecting the nation’s forests, water resources, farmland and wildlife, and will have serious negative consequences over the next 25 to 50 years, according to a report issued yesterday by the federal government.
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Markey bill would slash greenhouse emissions
Boston Globe, Bryan Bender, 5.28.08
Representative Edward J. Markey, the chairman of the special House committee on global warming, will unveil sweeping legislation today to cut greenhouse gas emissions and raise billions of dollars to create alternative sources of energy.
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Europeans Protest Fuel Taxes But Accept High Prices
Wall Street Journal, Guy Chazan & Marcus Walker, 5.28.08
With costing upward of $9 a gallon in parts of Europe, protests are putting governments under pressure to cut the taxes that make up much of the price of fuel.
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