Capitol Hotline (pre-11/2009)

Capitol Hotline (Oct. 14)

Bipartisan support for Senate climate bill, business leaders go to Washington to support climate, Obama wins Nobel Prize, Obama orders agencies to set reduction targets, Congress investigates forged letters, Bongkok wrap-up, IEA report on costs/benefits of climate action, CA auto emissions lawsuit draws support from states and enviro groups, "Bring 'em on" says US Chamber

Capitol Hotline (Oct. 5)

Senate bill introduced by Boxer and Kerry, EPA proposes regulation of GHG emitters, Bangkok update, One thousand mayors signed climate pledge, Apple quits Chamber and Nike resigns from board, Washington Post launches climate section on website, local and state leaders urge climate action

Capitol Hotline (Sept. 29)

Climate Week wrap-up, Boxer-Kerry bill to be introduced, UN and G20 talks end Bangkok begins, Murkowski amendment not in Interior-EPA approps bill, EPA finalizes GHG reporting rule, Smart grid standards released, three utilities leave Chamber of Commerce

Capitol Hotline (Sept. 15)

Climate bill will drop this month, Interior Dept climate response initiatives, Lincoln will head Ag Committee, Clean Energy Works campaign, China building world's largest solar farm

Capitol Hotline (Sept. 8)

Van Jones resigns, EPA tailoring proposal, Senator Cantwell on Obama China visit, Duke Energy quits ACCCE, Japan sets emissions target, UN says $600 billion needed for adaptation

Capitol Hotline (Aug. 25)

State Dept. okays U.S.-Canada tar sands pipeline, Thirteen forged letters found, Special interests airing disinformation campaign, Canada may shift climate stance

Capitol Hotline (Aug. 10)

Waxman-Markey costs are low, Feed-in tariff bill on tap for fall, ACCCE affiliated with more forged letters, Cash for clunkers gets more money, South Korea unveils CO2 target plan, India boosts solar energy efficiency, CA sets adaptation strategies

Capitol Hotline (Aug. 3)

U.S. & China sign MOU, Energy and water bill update, US can halve transport emissions, Forged letters sent to Perriello, Japan opposition party promises higher targets, TVA ignored ash spill warnings, global majority wants climate change a priority

Capitol Hotline (July 27)

Senate disagreement over carbon markets and emissions allowances, U.S. & China meet in Washington, House approves $4 Billion for high-speed rail, Montreal Protocol weapon to fight climate change, U.N. seeks $10 billion for climate pact, Feed-in tariffs for solar continue to spread

Capitol Hotline (July 20)

Draft Senate climate bill drops Sept. 8, Kerry refutes Palin's claims on cap-and-trade, White House green jobs forecast, SE Climate & Energy conference, Groups rally behind House ACES supporters, Chu optimistic about Copenhagen, Clinton on emissions pact and India, Exxon invests $600 million in algae biofuels

Capitol Hotline (July 13)

G8 sets ambitious reduction target, Committee action deadline set for late Sept., Senate to modify climate bill tariff language, DOE budget boosts RE and EE, Public and scientists differ on global warming cause according to poll, Utah coal plant scrapped by L.A.'s "coal free" pledge

Capitol Hotline (July 7)

G8 Summit and MEF meet, EPA grants CA tailpipe emissions waiver, Franken joins Senate, 44 hazardous coal ash sites identified, U.S. joins International Renewable Energy Association, Shell is most carbon intensive company, China and India balk at "climate tariffs."

Capitol Hotline (Jun. 29)

Climate Bill Passes House, Merkel & Obama Meet, MEF in Mexico, US Resists 2 Degree Target, UN Climate Summit in Sept, Americans Support Limiting Emissions, Japan Revisits Emissions Target, AEP & Southern Back out of FutureGen

Capitol Hotline (Jun. 22)

Neg. Needed with Ag Comm, GW Affecting US, Senate Comm Passes Energy Bill, DOE Revives FutureGen, Russia Offers Low 2020 Target, Oil & Gas Firms Boost Lobbying Efforts

Capitol Hotline (Jun. 15)

Progress Slow in Bonn, Boxer Wants Mark-up in August, Republican Nuclear Energy Bill, Endangerment Finding Extension, Senate RES, US & China Work on Climate Deal, Brazilian Pres. Veto Land Reform Bill, Japan Sets Low 2020 Target

Capitol Hotline (Jun. 8)

House Climate Bill Heads to Ag Comm, Senate ENR Comm mark up energy bill, US & China Debate CO2 Emissions, 2nd Week of UN Negotiations in Bonn, Climate Priority for EU

Capitol Hotline (Jun. 2)

Waxman-Markey Timing, Enviros Support Supreme Court Pick, Stimulus Funds for Green Jobs, Climate Positive Development Program, 2nd Round of UN Negotiations in Bonn, Climate Change Humanitarian Crisis, World Business Leaders Want Strong Treaty

Capitol Hotline (May 26)

House E&C Passes Climate Bill, New Fuel Economy Standards, 30 Governors Form Climate Coalition, China & US Negotiate, UN Negotiating Text

Capitol Hotline (May 19)

Climate Bill Expected to Pass, Americans Support Curbing GW, Republicans Intro Carbon Tax, Funds for CCS, UN Negotiating Text Released, RE in China, GW Threat to Global Health

Capitol Hotline (May 4)

Obama Enters House Climate Debate, Specter Switches Parties, Obama's First 100 Days, MEF Concludes, Ice-Melting Soot, Insurance Industry in Climate Negotiations

Capitol Hotline (Apr. 27)

Climate Bill Hearings Continue, MEF in DC, Boxer Forms 'Working Groups', Endangerment Finding Published, Indigenous People's Summit, China Triples Wind Projection

Capitol Hotline (Apr. 20)

EPA Issues Proposed Endangerment Finding, Cabinet Questioned on Capitol Hill, High Speed Rail, US-Mexico Partnership, GW Framing Guide, Warming to Exceed 2C, Religious Believe in GW

Capitol Hotline (Apr. 13)

Bonn talks conclude, EPA GHG Registry, Obama Flexible on Auctioning, Clinton on Arctic, Climate Equity Alliance Formed, US Regional Markets May Unite

Capitol Hotline (Apr. 6)

Waxman Releases Draft Climate Bill, House & Senate Approve Budget Resolutions, Int'l Funding Restored, Van Hollen Introduces Cap and Divident Bill, G20, EU-US Summit, Bonn Negotiations Continue, EU Carbon Trading Working

Capitol Hotline (Mar. 30)

Waxman Bill Expected, House & Senate Budget Through Committee, Senate Energy Markup, Endangerment Finding, EPA & Mountain Top Removal, Todd Stern in Bonn, Major Economies Forum, G20, Maryland Passes Emissions Bill

Capitol Hotline (Mar. 23)

Budget Reconciliation Tabled, China Says Importers Responsible, Obama Picks Jon Wellinghoff, Insurers Must Analyze Climate Effects, UN Negotations Begin in Bonn, EU Delays Developing Country Funding, Mexico's Cap-and-Trade, RGGI Prices Climb, Shell Drops Renewables, Polls on GW

Capitol Hotline (Mar. 16)

Cap-and-trade in Budget, EPA Emissions Tracking, Endangerment Finding Progress, Chu Supports Nuclear, Carbon Market/Tax Proposals

Capitol Hotline (Mar. 9)

Reid Changes Course, Waxman: Climate Bill This Month, Inhofe Attempst to Block UN Funding, US Emissions Up, FutureGen, Int'l Leaders Brief Congress, EU Presses Obama on 25-40% by 2020, California Low-Carbon Fuel Standard

Capitol Hotline (Mar. 2)

Obama Puts Cap-and-Trade in Budget, Reid Says Energy, Smart Grid, then Cap-and-Trade, House Passes Spending Bill, White House Wants Single Car Emissions Policy, Byrd Wants Nat. Gas at Capitol Power Plant, EDF RE&EE Job Tool, Climate Satellite Destroyed, Support for Enviro Leg. Strong

Capitol Hotline (Feb. 23)

Reid: Bill by Sept, Chu Spending Stimulus, EPA Expected to Regulate GHGs, Clinton in Beijing, Obama Talks up CCS in Canada, Investors Shamed for Lagging on Climate

Capitol Hotline (Feb. 17)

Stimulus Passes, Obama Visits Canada, EPA Coal Plant Petition, Clinton in Asia, Udal 25% RE by 2020, Oregon & Maryland Governors Push GHG Limits, Airlines Want Emissions Regulation

Capitol Hotline (Feb. 9)

Stimulus Bill Update, Box Promises Climate Bill, RES Bill in House & Plan in Senate, Federal Agencies Must Consider CO2, California Waiver, Montana Coal Plant Deferred, Michigan Gov: 45% Reductions

Capitol Hotline (Feb. 2)

Stimulus Bill Update, Endangerment Finding, Special Envoy on Climate Change, Sen. Boxer's Principles, Gore Testifies, 1000yrs of Warming, IRECA Founded, EU Copenhagen Position, UN Sec. Pushes for High-Level Neg.

Capitol Hotline (Jan. 26)

California Emissions Waiver, Stimulus Bill Update, Global Warming Poll, Pelosi Wants Climate Bill, Federal Gov Releases GW Reports, Obama's Inaugural Address, Antarctica Warming

Capitol Hotline (Jan. 16)

Stimulus Bill Proposed, Waxman: Climate Bill by May, USCAP Outlines Cap-and-Trade, Confirmation Hearings, Kaufman & Burris Sworn-in

Capitol Hotline (Jan. 13)

Economic Stimulus & Green Jobs, Congress Reconvenes, Clinton & Climate, Bush Midnight Regulations Rolled Back, Reid Touts Transmission Lines, Paulson Warns of "Border Tax," Coal Ash Regulation Lacking, CCX Tightens Regulations, China Boosts Coal Production

Capitol Hotline (Jan. 6)

Obama Details Recovery Plan, Pelosi: Timetable Uncertain for Cap-and-trade, Plants Must Always Comply with Clean Air Act, Potential for Abrupt Climate Change, RGGI Goes into Effect, 24 Coal Plants Killed in 2008, US #1 Wind Producer, Wyoming & Montana Look into Carbon Storage ...

Capitol Hotline (Dec. 30)

Stimulus Plan Could Green Economy, Auto Bailout Expanded, Obama Picks Climate Advocates, EPA to Ignore CO2 When Considering Coal Plants, Clean Coal Advertising Soaring While Research Lacks, "Reality" Coalition Takes on Clean Coal, Low Gas Prices Result in Truck Sales Spike

Capitol Hotline (Dec. 17)

Poznan Talks Conclude, Obama's Climate Cabinet Welcome, No Filibuster-Proof Majority for Democrats, Pelosi Wants Conditions for Auto Makers, Interior Dept Weakens Endangered Species Act, EU Climate Package Agreed, California Climate Plan, Military: Data on Climate Change Causes "Contradictory"