Joseph J. Romm

CIA closes down intelligence center focused on climate change

Environment

The Central Intelligence Agency for a few years has operated a group focused on examining how climate change could affect U.S. National Security. But, recently, the desk has been shutdown, which some environmentalists say is because of opposition from Republicans in Congress.

Obama taps Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Environment

Van Jones’ resignation and the green agenda

Environment

Energy Costs, the Environment and the Presidential Campaign

Global Politics

Good for the Environment and Good for Workers

Stimulating Smarter Utilities

Power utilities may be required to boost efficiency and lower consumer demand under the new Federal Stimulus plan.

The World

Climate Economics 101

The debate over global warming in Washington has shifted from climate science to the dismal science–economics, as Congress hears testimony about who might win and who might lose if it moves to cap carbon emissions.