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Can’t We All Just Get Along?: An Analysis of Bipartisan Support for Climate Change Legislation
Today is a momentous day for global warming legislation, as the markup in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is scheduled...
Climate JusticeSouth Bay CGS Chapter Celebrates Global Climate Action Day
Here are some pictures that Tom Hastings took at the Climate Action Day, Oct 24, at Manhattan Beach. This world-wide event was...
Climate JusticeA lasting solution to climate change
"No to climate government takeover!!!" I never thought I'd agree with a tea party activist. And I'm not really sure if what...
Global JusticeCan Nukes Ever be Safe?
Academics often cite "security dilemma" explanations to demonstrate how nuclear proliferation spreads. When one country has it, others will follow suit in...
Peace & DisarmamentNuclear activism for a new generation
I remember watching President Obama's speech on nuclear non-proliferation in Prague. Like so many of the President's speeches, it was deeply moving;...
Global CooperationIs the United States Treating Iranian Nuclear Threats as a Multilateral Challenge?
It is obvious that the majority of the world wants to live without the threat of nuclear war. Even those who have...
Global CooperationNuclear Nonproliferation or Disarmament?
In light of growing threats from Iran and North Korea, the prospect of nuclear non-proliferation is on everyone's minds. But, is it...
Proliferation and Instability
Nuclear proliferation equates to regional instability and insecurity. We have seen destabilizing situations. Pakistan- India, Iran-Middle East, and the fear of loose...
Waxman-Markey VS Kerry-Boxer: Are either steps good enough?
The House passed its version of climate legislation, the Waxman Markey Bill, in June, despite being criticized alternately for not doing enough...
Climate JusticeThe United States and the U.N. Climate Conference in Copenhagen
The United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen is set for December 7th through December 18th 2009. The main goal of this conference...
Climate Justice“Cap-and-Trade:” A Historical Analysis
A key component of the Boxer-Kerry Bill is a policy called "cap-and-trade." "Cap-and-trade" is a method that provides an economic incentive for...