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Waxman-Markey Discussion Draft
On March 31, 2009, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman and Energy and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Edward Markey released a discussion draft of climate and energy legislation.
The proposal calls for an economy-wide cap-and-trade system and critical complementary measures. The draft bill includes aggressive emission reduction targets as well as measures that will protect U.S. consumers and workers, and deploy low- and zero-emitting technologies. Analysis of the Discussion Draft |
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International
 Measurement, Reporting, & Verification
A report released at a side event in Bonn outlines MRV options in a post-2012 climate agreement. |
State News
 Wyoming & CCS On February 26 and 27, 2009, Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal signed three bills to address ownership and liability issues related to geological storage of carbon dioxide. Low Carbon Fuel Standard On March 5, 2009, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released proposed regulations for a Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which would require transportation fuel providers to lower the life-cycle carbon intensity of their fuels over the next decade. On February 26 and 27, 2009, Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal signed three bills to address ownership and liability issues related to geological storage of carbon dioxide. Low Carbon Fuel Standard On March 5, 2009, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released proposed regulations for a Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which would require transportation fuel providers to lower the life-cycle carbon intensity of their fuels over the next decade. On February 26 and 27, 2009, Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal signed three bills to address ownership and liability issues related to geological storage of carbon dioxide. Low Carbon Fuel Standard On March 5, 2009, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released proposed regulations for a Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which would require transportation fuel providers to lower the life-cycle carbon intensity of their fuels over the next decade. |
Pew Perspectives
Policy Op-Ed Eileen Claussen and Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers recommend using free emission allowances in the early years of a cap-and-trade program to reduce price impacts on households and businesses.
U.S.-China Partnership Statements |
| U.S. Federal
Competitiveness Testimony In testimony before the House Energy and Environment Subcommittee, Eileen Claussen discussed competitiveness concerns and climate change policy.
Cap-and-Trade Briefings |
Science & Economics
 Benefits Workshop On March 16 and 17, 2009, an expert workshop assessed the economic benefits of avoided climate change.
A recent peer-reviewed paper provides revised sensitivities of the IPCC Reasons for Concern (RFCs). Green Jobs
A summary of four studies analyzes the potential employment growth in "green jobs."
More science and economics analysis |
| Communicating Climate Change Effective Communication
Communicating effectively on an issue as complex and politically polarizing as climate change can be a challenge. In an effort to help others more fully appreciate the challenges inherent in good climate communications, the Pew Center has created a collection of useful resources and information. Effective Communication
Communicating effectively on an issue as complex and politically polarizing as climate change can be a challenge. In an effort to help others more fully appreciate the challenges inherent in good climate communications, the Pew Center has created a collection of useful resources and information. Effective Communication
Communicating effectively on an issue as complex and politically polarizing as climate change can be a challenge. In an effort to help others more fully appreciate the challenges inherent in good climate communications, the Pew Center has created a collection of useful resources and information. |
Celebrating Ten Years
Pew Marks Anniversary
in Special Issue
of Scientific American
Key climate-related topics are addressed in the latest special issue of Scientific American Earth 3.0, where you will also find a Pew Center ad celebrating our 10-year anniversary. |
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