Environmental groups debate new tack in climate-change fight

A curious debate has broken out among American environmental groups, as the Senate balkily starts to focus on the threat of climate change. Is this really the time to talk about the threat of climate change? Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Nov 16, 2009 - 11:50 AM PST
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Derek Hawkins
3.3
by Derek Hawkins - Nov. 16, 2009

Covers an unsurprising trend in environmental groups who've dropped the doomsday language about climate change and turned to job creation instead. The reporter captured the debate well, but I didn't learn much about the resources these groups are pouring into their efforts.

“It’s a lack of faith in the American public,” said Kieran Suckling of the Center for Biological Diversity, an Arizona nonprofit, talking about the ... More »

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Fabrice Florin
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by Fabrice Florin - Nov. 16, 2009

Informative report on how environmental groups are adapting their message about climate change to appeal to more voters and members of U.S. Congress. This factual article points to recent environmental campaigns pitching new jobs and limits on carbon pollution -- rather than global warming doomsday scenarios. Well researched, with a variety of credible sources and useful context on this important issue.

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Randy Morrow
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by Randy Morrow - Nov. 17, 2009

Some environmental groups are modifying their messages about climate change, this article talks about that, and that other groups believe the message of dire climate changes should continue.

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Manfred Ostrowski
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by Manfred Ostrowski - Nov. 17, 2009

The article offers a sketch of the discussions among American environmental groups. Where should the focus be put in order to "win over people"? The disagreement seems to be basically one concerning strategy, not one of ultimate environmental goals.

I would have wished for a stronger impact of environmental groups. In the U.S., lobbyists often maintain a decisive influence, and lobbyists usually do not care too much about environmental issues in pursuing their agenda.

Even after years of apocalyptic warnings about climate change, how much will Americans really sacrifice to fight it? More »

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Norman Rogers
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by Norman Rogers - Nov. 16, 2009

A completely distorted view of reality. The hysteric scare stories have lost their punch so the enviros are looking for new ad agencies to tell different lies.

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