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Climate Citizens

The Climate Citizens Story At Grist we have a clear bias: The science of climate change is sound and the world must act. The global community must reduce the amount of carbon dioxide and other global-warming gases being pumped into the atmosphere, and the U.S. government must enact a comprehensive program to help achieve this […]

Sen. Boxer explains why the Kerry-Boxer bill is so important

The Kerry-Boxer climate change bill is on the Senate’s agenda this week. Senator and co-sponsor Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) explains why this bill and this issue are so critically important.

Senate digs into climate bill at hearings this week

Barbara Boxer (at podium) and John Kerry (tall guy in blue tie) introduce their climate bill.Photo: Sierra ClubThe Senate moves into its last day of hearings on the climate bill that Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) introduced on Sept. 30. The Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee, chaired by Boxer, has been […]

As senators get to work on climate, find out where they stand

Get involved in the fight against climate change. The Senate is finally getting down to business on climate legislation, holding hearings on the climate bill sponsored by Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.). Do your senators support the bill, and action against climate change in general? Help us find out! Send a message […]