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

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 Derek Hawkins - Nov. 19, 2009

Deep but scattered in some parts. A triage of information didn't seem to take place in this article. This only implies why NAM has fallen silent on climate change legislation (now moot since the Senate's postponed debate until spring) when it should have sought something more definitive. There's plenty about why they're opposed to the House bill, but I wonder if ClimateWire even asked some of its sources why NAM won't take a stance on the Senate version. The article hints that it's about self-preservation, but it's midway through the second page.

Like the chamber, NAM was an outspoken critic of legislation that would cap carbon dioxide emissions and establish a national program for trading ... More »

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Patricia L'Herrou
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by Patricia L'Herrou - Nov. 19, 2009

somewhat disappointing, the problem with this article isn't the sourcing or the factual information. it is the writing -- often vague in places, without enough detail in specific references making it somewhat difficult to grasp a point, and quotes not directly related to the point. i'd like to have read a more focused piece.

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Manfred Ostrowski
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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 ... More »

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