Clean Energy

Lessons from the Election: The Decline of Coal’s Political Clout

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Trump bet big that a political strategy attacking President Obama and Hillary Clinton for a “war on coal” would pay off. But if the current polling showing Clinton still ahead in the race turns out to be correct, we will be able to say this ploy was an outright bust. Sort of like placing a … Read more

Election 2016: Seven States to Watch for the Next 6 Days

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2016 Election

Thank goodness the 2016 election is almost over. But many races remain close and their fates to be determined. This applies not only to the presidential race and control of the U.S. Senate, but also several campaigns for governor.

With so many races in play, it’s good to ouseave a list of the best states to follow down the stretch. Here’s my guide to seven states to watch in order of their importance:
(1) North Carolina
(2) Florida
(3) Ohio
(4) New Hampshire
(5) Nevada
(6) Pennsylvania
(7) Indiana

So how will these states affect the results on election day?

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The XYZs of a Clinton Victory: Can Climate Help Clinch a Win?

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Clinton Victory

Hillary Clinton is leading to be the next president according to recent polls, but her campaign still has a lot to do. The only polling that really matters is the polling booth on election day. In a previous blog I noted how Trump could still win. He hopes that the negative campaign he has helped create … Read more

The ABCs of a Trump Victory: Can Dirty Energy Boost His Dirty Politics?

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Don’t kid yourself, Donald Trump could still win. The man who was running even before the first debate has had a bad run since. Still it’s never over till it’s over. Hillary Clinton leads but doesn’t break 50% in polling when third party candidates are included. And more leaks from WikiLeaks await, as undecided voters … Read more

Trump Picks Pence as VP, Spelling Double Trouble for the Environment

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The reality show that was the GOP VP nominating process is now at an end. Trump to Mike Pence: You’re hired. Many Republican strategists hope this is good news for the party’s prospects in November up and down the ballot. For Americans who care about clean energy and the environment, it’s more trouble ahead. Read … Read more

Dumb ALEC

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Last week ALEC, the free market acolyte organization, enjoyed a real experience in the power of market forces.  Two of its major financial backers, Google and Facebook, joined Microsoft in withdrawing their backing of ALEC because of the group’s opposition to clean energy policies and action on climate change. ALEC (the American Legislative Exchange Council) … Read more