The Footprint Blog

US-based airlines begin to levy fees to comply with regulations under EU emissions trading scheme.

Incentives for commuters set to expire at end of year.

The fracking debate and the issue of states' rights.

California Air Resources Board to adopt greenhouse gas regulation on Oct 20, 2011.

The 1603 Program creates jobs, stimulates private investment, contributes to a cleaner environment and enhances…

The London 2012 Organizing Committee drops the ball on carbon offsets.

Will voluntary disclosure of plastics usage be sufficient?

China has surpassed the US in Clean Tech manufacturing and renewable investments.

The Sierra Club

What to think about next year's presidential election?

The secret to getting your legislator's attention.

Too bad announcement didn't come on April 1st.

Texas oil companies prime the pump for ballot initiative.

AB 32 ballot measure struggles

Naysayers have an agenda, and it's not reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Ballot measure would suspend implementation of AB 32

In Copenhagen, Nobel laureate takes first steps on long road to earn his prize

From the conference floor, a report on the hope and challenges at UN climate negotiations

Environmentalists once again prove no match for polished naysayers

Cap and trade rules point way to emission reductions

Kerry and Graham collaboration could lead to 60 votes

Three leaders talk through what's needed to get a deal in Copenhagen

Many capitalists love the economy and the environment

Governor says the law cutting greenhouse gases is vital for California's future.

We've got to focus on the cause, not the symptoms

New campaigns seek to influence votes in Senate

Kind of like a feed-in tariff, but possibly much better

Including bonus Where The Wild Things Are

Kind of. But a less-glamorous variant promises real green benefits.

Derivatives, speculation, Goldman Sachs and other four-letter words

Summer negotiations in the Senate will be a hard slog

No? Then voice your opposition to the new tar sand pipeline

Domestic legislation is part of a much grander international plan

Key committee seeks to pass bill within next month

Despite the horsetrading, the bill gets the big things right

Take a moment to bask. Then, back to the barricades.

Looking for quick fix, city leaves cash on the table

Most feel bill is good start, despite flaws

They even have expertise in relevant fields

Says no to binding caps, but pushes ahead with clean energy plans

Climate bill is one step in a global, twenty-year dance

Real reductions at low cost are proving appealing as climate bill moves forward

California rep overcomes Congressional inertia to produce viable climate bill

I backed your market-based policy, and all I got was this lousy filibuster

New permitting rules open up a huge renewable resource

President walks us through cap and trade in 4 crisp paragraphs

Take a minute and let the gov't know you support action on climate change

Paying to take old cars of the road wins some support -- and some backlash

A carbon cap is the essential foundation for tackling climate change

Prototype system worked smoothly -- and helped curb congestion

Waxman issues bold bill to reduce carbon emissions

Under a cap-and-rebate system, you might be happiest when carbon prices rises

Strange but true -- a carbon cap works even if the money raised is given back to consumers

Whatever its virtues, the gas tax is nearing the end of its life

This is not news, but the Wall Street Journal seems to think so

Chu preaches the gospel of energy efficiency

Replacing the gas tax with a mileage tax may be the best idea that everyone loves to hate

A love of delicious farm votes beef crosses ideological boundaries

Congress digs into the details -- including offsets -- of a climate bill

Take a minute. Write a letter. This is easy -- and important.

$80b per year in carbon revenue to go to clean energy, tax payer rebates

Think a new electricity transmission system is coming soon? You can bet on it.

Mmmmmaybe. Two new signs offer encouragement.

The irony: both groups agree on the necessary steps

President Obama wants California to be able to set its own CO2 rules for cars.

Low carbon prices are a reflection -- not a cause -- of the troubles for clean tech

Jubilant environmentalists trade high fives, carbon permits

Oh noes! The Asians haz our lithium ionz!

Two more climate experts join Obama's green team.

Despite messy compromise on pollution permits, E.U. stays the course

Obama makes another smart choice

Air board approves ambitious climate plan

Pay-as-you-drive system can fight congestion and emissions

Congressman Waxman takes center stage.

by Katiyana Williams, California Students Sustainability Coalition

President-Elect signals that cap and trade remains a top priority.

President-elect to skip cardigan sweater, focus on actual legislation.

Dingell-Boucher bill is a step backwards.

What does the election mean for climate change and energy policy?

Major endorsements on propositions in California and elsewhere.

A useful rule of thumb: lower emissions are good for the environment.

Tight credit, cheap oil, political uncertainty -- oh my!

Could first North American cap-and-trade system defy critics' expectations?

Governor says states will lead the way.

It takes more than wind to make turbines spin.