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  • Climate Change: Science and Solutions

    This PowerPoint presentation presents the evidence for climate change and explains the urgency for taking action. It also explains the carbon fee and dividend as proposed by the Citizens Climate Lobby. The plan, with broad bipartisan support in US, would place a fee on carbon at the source and allow market forces to encourage reduced… Read more

  • Carbon Fee and Dividend: How Much Fuel Makes a Ton of Carbon Dioxide?

    The best choice for reducing our carbon emissions is a carbon fee and dividend system. The fee is per ton of carbon dioxide or equivalent at the source. This article examines the amount of carbon dioxide produced for each type of fuel and how the heat of combustion and global warming potential of gases should… Read more

  • Sue the EPA over Clean Power Plan? The Public Does Not Support It

    Though the AG’S in 26 states are preparing to sue the EPA over the clean power plan, they are out of touch with their citizens. The citizens realize that there are environmental, health, and cost benefits to reducing our dependence on coal-fired power plants. Read more

  • Paris Climate Conference: Pope Francis and CEOs Urge Action

    It is not just religious leaders and climate scientist who are concerned, but business leaders who are aware that climate change will hurt the world’s economy. Over 81 big-name corporations have signed on to the President’s “Act on Climate Pledge” aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read more

  • Westar Energy's Rate Request: A Study in Short-Term Thinking

    After ignoring the effects of particulates on people’s health and carbon emissions on the environment, the power companies are upset that the EPA is now requiring a reduction in pollution. The power companies have not adequately planned for those realities, and they will certainly be passing the cost along to you. Westar energy is an… Read more

  • The Citizens' Climate Lobby: A Better Way to Reduce Carbon Emissions

    The Citizens Climate Lobby proposes using a carbon fee and dividend system to reduce our carbon emissions. The fee is not a tax as all the money would be returned to US households as an energy dividend. Read more

  • Help Keep Electric Rates Low – No Extra Fees On Solar Energy

    Many states are in the process of passing ALEC sponsored legislation designed to discourage the development of renewable energy resources. Oklahoma has passed such legislation and the power companies have petitioned the Corporation Commission to allow a rate increase on net energy metering customers. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission Is asking for public comments on the… Read more

  • Bits and Pieces: Oklahoma Must Increase the State Renewable Energy Standards

    The fifth IPCC report says that the most important thing we can do to mitigate global warming is to switch to renewable energy as quickly as possible. To speed this along, states need to adopt or increase their Renewable Portfolio Standards, which specifies the percentage of energy they must produce from renewable sources. Read more

  • Oklahoma: Where We Subsidize Air Pollution and Earthquakes

    The Oklahoma legislature is subsidizing Oklahoma’s high sulfur coal and requiring that it be burned in Oklahoma’s power plants, even though it generates more particulates and aerosols. Evidence is increasing that fracking in Oklahoma is causing more earthquakes, yet the legislature is still heavily subsidizing fracking but can’t seem to find the time or money… Read more

  • OK SB 1440, Blowing Away Wind Development in Eastern Oklahoma

    Senate Bill 1440, putting a moratorium on investment in wind energy East of I- 35 has passed, in the Oklahoma Senate. The bill puts a moratorium for three years on development of wind energy in the eastern half of the state, saying that the issue needs more study. Upon analysis, the bill is nothing more… Read more