Talking points of no return
October 16, 2008By Andrew Bielak
In their third and final presidential debate, Barack Obama and John McCain batted their plans back and forth on environmental issues like oil dependence and climate change, but didn’t offer too many new ideas. (Grist — Kate Sheppard)
Editorial: One More Chance on Energy
September 29, 2008By Andrew Bielak
The New York Times bashes Congress’ fixation on looking for short-term solutions to high gas prices and pushes policymakers to do more to encourage the production of renewable energy.
A Bailout We Don’t Need
September 25, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Examining the implications of the financial crisis and the opportunities for recovery, commentator James K. Galbraith argues that the United States can go after a vast unmet need in our economy by building a program of “energy conservation, reconstruction and renewable power.” (Washington Post)
Bill Would End Coastal Oil Drilling Ban
September 24, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Continuing their gradual shift on offshore drilling, House Democrats are now pushing a bill to open up U.S. coastlines to oil exploration. (New York Times — Carle Hulse)
Here comes $500 oil
September 23, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Matt Simmons, one of the world’s leading oil analysts and a lifelong Republican, talks about peak oil and describes his party’s presidential candidate as “energy illiterate.” (Fortune Magazine — Brian O’Keefe)
US House approves offshore drilling
September 17, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Led by speaker Nancy Pelosi, the U.S. House approves a bill to allow drilling 100 miles off the east and west coasts — as close as 50 miles with states’ permission — while taxing oil companies and promoting investment in renewable energy. (Boston Globe — Lisa Wangsness)
Dem-onstrable action?
September 12, 2008By Andrew Bielak
A new energy bill unveiled by House Democrats allows for new offshore drilling, extend tax credits for the production of renewable energy, and tightens a few screws on big oil companies. (Grist — Kate Sheppard)
To win the presidential race, it takes energy
September 10, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Citing the importance of energy issues this election season, USA Today walks through the positions of Barack Obama and John McCain on gas prices, drilling, climate change, and other major topics. (Paul Davidson and Barbara Hagenbaugh)
Congress Weighs Boosting Funds for Mass Transit
September 9, 2008By Andrew Bielak
With transit agencies across the country dealing with booming ridership and exploding costs, Congress is looking to include funding for mass transit — and help reduce dependence on foreign oil — in its next energy bill. (Wall Street Journal — Christopher Conkey)
‘Drill here, drill now’ is drilled in to Americans
September 5, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Thanks to a media drumbeat and political grandstanding, 51 percent of Americans believe that drilling would immediately bring down gas prices — while the country’s own energy department says that it would not have a significant impact before 2030. (Los Angeles Times — Geoffrey Mohan)
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- Atlanta-area transit system 14 days from shutting down, 2 million rides disappearing
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March 8, 2010 - Transit riders in Atlanta face massive cuts, “wholesale restructuring” of service
March 5, 2010
- Atlanta-area transit system 14 days from shutting down, 2 million rides disappearing
The United States of Transit Cutbacks
Driving is down and transit ridership is at record highs. Yet transit agencies across the country are considering layoffs, service cuts and fare hikes. Find out more and learn what you can do to help at t4america.org/transitcuts
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