Six senators back mandatory greenhouse gas cuts

onJan 15, 2007 @ 10:05 PST

And the coal industry rushes 150 new plants into construction. Story from the Washington Post.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Six U.S. senators, including potential 2008 presidential contenders from both major parties, unveiled legislation on Friday that would force power plants and industry to curb heat-trapping greenhouse gases, seeking to cut emissions to one-third of 2000 levels by 2050. Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican and possible 2008 presidential contender, introduced a new version of the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act, which he has pursued since 2003 with Sen. Joe Lieberman, Connecticut independent

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Amazon Sponsors AI Energy Summit Featuring Climate Deniers

ByRei Takver

onDec 18, 2025 @ 12:45 PST

Speakers at the event previously said "there is no climate crisis" and there is "lively debate" on climate science.

Series: Tech vs. Climate

Series: Tech vs Climate

Group Linked to Hungary's Orban Co-organises Young Republican Gala

ByClare Carlile and Joey Grostern

onDec 18, 2025 @ 11:55 PST

Far-right politicians from France, Germany, and other European nations and their U.S. allies celebrated their growing bonds and shared goals at a lavish party in New York City.

Series: Inside MAGA’s Global Climate Agenda

Series: MAGA

Gulfstream LNG CEO Says Carbon Offsets, Cleaner LNG Are ‘Bullshit’

BySharon Kelly

onDec 18, 2025 @ 10:44 PST

Emboldened by Trump’s LNG deregulation, industry CEOs brush off climate concerns as Gulf Coast residents warn new gas projects will further strain an already environmentally stressed region.