With the passage of AB 1493 in 2002, California became the country’s leader on climate change legislation. Since then, California has met stiff resistance to the implementation of AB 1493 from the U.S. EPA, which has delayed a waiver needed by the state to enforce the law’s stringent tailpipe emissions requirements.

Rep. Earl
BlumenauerLong one of Congress' most sustainable- thinking members, Rep. Earl Blumenauer spoke with VerdeXchange News about the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Energy Bill.

Rep. Earl
BlumenauerThe federal government has been playing the role of caboose to the world’s green movement. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a long-time supporter of sustainable public policies, is out to change that.

Ed FeoAs partner with Milbank, Tweed, Headley & McCloy and chair of the firm's Energy and Projects group, Ed Feo helped negotiate one of the largest public-private parnerships in U.S. history: the $1.8 billion Chicago Skyway.

Senator Darrell
SteinbergIt is no secret that reductions in carbon emissions will require a holistic effort relying heavily on smart land use and transportation. A new bill in the California State Senate, SB 375, would compel local planning agencies to make planning choices that reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT).

Charlie CristExcerpts from the speech given by Florida Governor Charlie Crist at the Florida Climate Summit.

Weston HeideWeston Heide, senior manager of Global Energy Markets for financial advisory firm Deloitte and Touche, offers insight into the supply and demand issues of the global green marketplace.

John ShegerianJohn Shegerian, founder and CEO of Electronic Recyclers, explains how focused legislation and committed entrepreneurial leadership has helped spread the practice of electronics recycling to the rest of the globe.

Jackalyne
PfannenstielEnergy Commission Chair Jackalyne Pfannenstiel shares her insight into the role of the California Energy Commission and other state agencies in meeting the ambitious agenda of AB 32.

Fran PavleyFormer State Assemblymember Fran Pavley discusses the challenges of implementing AB 32 and the future of the green tech market.