NAM Speaks Softly on Climate -- Does It Carry a Big Stick?

New York Times, Climatewire by Joel Kirkland | Nov. 17, 2009 (News Report)

The biggest U.S. manufacturers' alliance has gone from being a ferocious critic of global warming legislation to being a quiet observer in recent months, even as debate about Senate climate legislation increasingly focuses on global trade issues and jobs. Full Story »

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by Manfred Ostrowski - Nov. 20, 2009

I learned a lot about the U:S. situation and the current discussion in reading this serious and readable article. Although the article does not delve too much into the details of planned environmental measures and their forseeable impact, one gets a quite clear picture of the main problems.

I hope there will be substantial investments in clean energy, and I am quite optimistic the obstacles can be removed. I agree with NAM that a "comprehensive global agreement" is desirable and necessary.

.. the group is working with Republicans and Democrats to expand research and development for clean energy technologies, increase funding for carbon capture and sequestation projects and boost energy efficiency. But it isn’t ready to take a position .. on the Senate bill.