Author: Kathy Fackler
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Compromise can promote green policy goals
Our energy future will look different than its past. That transition is underway, but it doesn’t have to be a binary choice between 100% renewables or unmitigated carbon emissions from fossil fuels.
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Tipton part of bipartisan effort to address climate change
The members of our congressional delegation have been working across the aisle on practical bipartisan solutions to address climate change, from renewable energy production on public lands to financing for carbon capture.
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Senate hearing offers hope for productive climate solutions
Under Sen. Gardner’s leadership, the policy makers and scientists participating in the hearing showed us how climate change can be depoliticized by approaching the topic and each other with genuine respect and curiosity. They were there to share knowledge and learn from each other. I hope we see more of that in Congress.
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Republicans and Democrats find common ground on climate change
Last week, members of the House Climate Solutions Caucus introduced a bipartisan bill to clean up our nation’s energy. The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act is the first bipartisan climate bill in a decade and this one has Republican cosponsors right out of the gate.
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Politicians show they can join hands
The challenge of our changing climate should be a bridge issue, not a wedge issue. Gardner, Bennet, Tipton and Hickenlooper certainly acted that way when they visited Durango.
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Drought-resistant electricity for the Southwest
In drought-prone western states, we need to triage our water usage and prioritize withdrawals to the most important societal uses. Water will always be needed as a vital input to food production. That is no longer true of energy. Newer technologies can substantially reduce the amount of water we use to power our homes, offices…
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Bennett shows national leadership on climate
Senator Bennet’s op-ed is a long-needed cry for American leaders to find common ground on climate solutions. He didn’t use his print space to cheerlead a slice of his faithful followers. Instead, Senator Bennet stepped up to show national leadership on the most critical issue of our time.
Powering Forward 