On June 26th, 2009, the House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) — a landmark victory for our planet and climate activists! Last Friday’s vote marks a critical first step in addressing sea-level rise by reducing global warming pollution, investing in clean energy technology, reducing our dependence on foreign oil …
After four grueling days of markup work and nearly a hundred amendments, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted in favor of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. The final vote: 33-25.The Chairman’s Mark of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 introduced as H.R. 2454 by Chairmen Henry A. …
As a GRN legal intern fresh out of my first year of law school I expected to spend my summer pouring over legal documents and writing memos. I did not expect to meet the movers and shakers of Louisiana’s environmental community and get to share my views with Louisiana legislators. But I was given just …