On Monday, the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative (EDGI) released a new report on how the Trump administration has altered... View Article
Continue readingNational Park Service removes climate action plans from website
The National Park Service (NPS) removed 92 documents describing park climate action plans from their website. The NPS claimed that the removals are temporary while reports are updated to improve usability compliance, but no advance notice, public Web archive, or explanation why the documents could not remain on the site until material is prepared was provided.
Continue readingThink globally, act locally: How open data can be a force in city diplomacy
Globally, inter-city collaboration poses a huge opportunity to strengthen international relations, as municipal governments can work together and exchange best-practices across sectors, including building and implementing robust open government reforms.
Continue readingInfluence Analytics: $37 will get you a lobbying fight over climate change
In the era of big data, it shouldn't be surprising that some of the biggest lobbying fights are over numbers. In this case, the number is $37.
Continue readingOil and environment groups buy ads after climate change speech
Environmental groups and the oil industry are buying TV ad time in the wake of Pres. Obama's speech this week outlining a plan to fight climate change, according to new federal documents.
Continue readingThe Blanche Lincoln Energy & Climate Complex
Sen. Blanche Lincoln has put herself front and center in opposing efforts by her party’s leadership to pass or implement... View Article
Continue readingWhat the frak is going on with the Cap and Trade bill?
There is currently some wacky legislative maneuvering going on with H.R. 2454, the cap and trade energy bill, that puts... View Article
Continue readingOpenSecrets.org Reveals Money Behind Climate Change Debate
Throughout this week and in conjunction with Earth Day, Congress is conducting a series of hearings meant to move legislation... View Article
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