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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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?

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