Dec

10

Albert Gore accepts the Nobel Peace Prize

Posted by Michael Sciannamea

December 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Former Vice President Albert Gore claimed his Nobel Peace Prize Monday and reiterated his call for governments and citizens to heed the call to take effective action to stop global warming and protect the environment.
The award ceremony was held in Oslo, Norway and Gore spoke forcefully on how the United States and China are not […]

Dec

7

U.S. Senate to vote on greenhouse gas emissions bill in 2008

Posted by Michael Sciannamea

December 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Next year the U.S. Senate will be voting on a bill designed to establish new greenhouse gas emission limits that will be adjusted every year after 2012. It is described as a “cap-and-trade program” that will allow utilities and industries to receive allowances if they stay under the gap, or have the ability to sell […]