Friday, September 11, 2009

Obama sets busy schedule at UN [Surprisingly little emphasis here on The Most Important Issue in Human History] - Boston.com
In addition to the annual speech at the opening of the UN General Assembly on Sept. 23, the same day Obama will host a luncheon for African heads of state and hold a separate gathering for the largest contributors to peacekeeping. The next day, he will preside over an usual summit meeting of the Security Council on arms control. In addition, Obama will speak at the Secretary General's Climate Change Summit.
[The fuel-guzzling world of climate fraud promoter Bill McKibben] – OregonLive.com
In the last couple of weeks, Bill McKibben dined with the American ambassador in Oslo, met with young environment activists in Capetown, South Africa, and tweeted from Ethiopia and Israel. Today, the leading voice for climate action is scheduled to come to Southeast Portland to open the fourth Muddy Boot Organic Festival.
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[McKibben] Physics and chemistry, on the other hand, have already laid out their bottom line--above 350 ppm CO2, the world won't work right.
EU Environment Chief Sees 100% Chance Of Deal In Copenhagen
BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- There is no alternative to a global agreement on fighting climate change, so the chances of securing a deal at a meeting in Copenhagen later this year are 100%, European Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas said Thursday.
Philly Energy Exec Takes Firm Stance in Favor of Climate Bill | HeatingOil.com
As a for-profit company, it is safe to assume that PECO is serving its own future self-interest. With a Democratic president and a Democratic Congress, there has never been a better chance for cap-and-trade and other environmental legislation to become law. In addition, a large amount of money could be made available to companies that use alternative energy sources. For its smart meter rollout, PECO has applied for $200 million in grants available through the federal stimulus program.

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