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Errata A few last bits of musing from Grist's presidential forum on climate	David Roberts	19 Nov 2007	Gristmill
A few final notes from Grist's presidential climate forum, before (?) you get sick of me talking about it. Most memorable bits: Dennis Kucinich mentioning, at the very top of his speech, that he's a vegan. I heard the sound of thousands (or at least a dozen extremely vocal) Grist readers swooning. Kucinich offering every American a guaranteed minimum income, and coal miners in particular a not-mining wage equal to what they were making in the mines. Who me ...
Topics: Dennis Kucinich, elections, Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

CNN on Grist's climate forum Wherein I joke about John Edwards' hair	David Roberts	19 Nov 2007	Gristmill
CNN did a short segment on our presidential climate forum and the difficulty of raising the issue's political profile. It's actually a fairly astute piece. I appear toward the end.
Topics: climate, elections, energy, politics, presidential race 08, shameless self-promotion (all these topics)

They write stories Coverage of Grist's presidential climate forum	David Roberts	19 Nov 2007	Gristmill
Here's a quick roundup of coverage of Grist's presidential climate forum. If you see other stories, leave them in comments. From MSM: CNN: 'Climate Change Politics' AP: "Edwards, Clinton aim at climate change" The New York Times: 'Democrats Outline Plans to Improve Environment' L.A. Times: 'Democratic candidates buff green credentials' ABC News: "Candidates Talk Climate Change: West Coast Energy Forum Attracts Dem '08ers' FOX News: 'Hillary Clint ...
Topics: climate, elections, energy, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

More light, less heat Reflections on Grist's presidential forum on climate change	David Roberts	19 Nov 2007	Gristmill
On Saturday, presidential candidates Dennis Kucinich, John Edwards, and Hillary Clinton gathered in L.A. to discuss climate and energy at a forum co-sponsored by Grist and PRI's Living on Earth. The forum was moderated by Steve Curwood of LoE, with Mary Nichols of the California Air Resources Board and me providing questions. Despite a delay getting started -- Clinton was late arriving -- things went off without a hitch. Well, mostly without a hitch. When Clinton ca ...
Topics: climate, Dennis Kucinich, elections, energy, Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Success	David Roberts	18 Nov 2007	Gristmill
The Grist presidential forum on climate and energy went off without a hitch and was a huge success. I'll have much more to say about it tomorrow, but for now I just want to thank, again, all the groups that worked to bring it together, the wonder-working production crew at the venue, and the candidates who participated. As for me, the adrenaline from the event has worn off, but the subsequent alcohol intake has not, so I believe I'll go to bed. More later.
Topics: climate, elections, energy, politics, presidential race 08, shameless self-promotion (all these topics)

Anticipation	David Roberts	16 Nov 2007	Gristmill
I'm sitting here at the venue for tomorrow afternoon's event: the Wadsworth Theater. It is ... large. I think around 1500 people are going to be sitting in here tomorrow, judging me for the poor quality of my shoes and my neglected fitness regime. I hear from the organizers that press attention has gotten nuts. There will be many dozens of press folk in the press tent tomorrow, from lots of national media outlets. If you watched the debate last night, you'll have a s ...
Topics: climate, elections, energy, Los Angeles, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Wayne Rogers is no Alan Alda Fox News disses Clinton climate plan	Joseph Romm	14 Nov 2007	Gristmill
I suppose no one should be shocked that Fox had a five-against-one (Greenpeace's John Passacantando) panel to savage Hillary Clinton's terrific climate and energy plan. The video is worth watching to see just how much some conservatives hate the strategies that are crucial to avoiding catastrophic global warming: I was surprised to see that Wayne Rogers of MASH fame has morphed into another Fox wacko. He labels Hillary's plan 'idiotic,' calls her a 'crazy pe ...*
Topics: celebrity, climate, elections, energy, Hillary Clinton, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

What should I ask the presidential candidates? Leave suggestions in comments	David Roberts	14 Nov 2007	Gristmill
Below you saw the details of Grist's upcoming presidential forum with Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, and Dennis Kucinich. Each candidate will come out, speak for about 10 minutes about the challenge of climate change, and then answer questions from me and Mary Nichols (of CARB). Naturally I have some questions in mind, but I'd love to hear from you: what do you think I should ask the candidates? Leave your ideas in comments.
Topics: climate, elections, energy, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Global warming and America's energy future Grist to sponsor first presidential candidate climate and energy forum	Grist	14 Nov 2007	Gristmill
Haven't had your fill of the energy and environmental platforms of the presidential candidates? On Sat. November 17 at 2pm PST, Grist will be sponsoring the first-ever candidate forum focusing on the issues of energy policy and climate change, in Los Angeles. It will be webcast live on this page. All major presidential hopefuls were invited; Hillary Clinton, John Edwards and Dennis Kucinich have agreed to attend. L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will introduce the evening, ...
Topics: climate, elections, energy, politics, presidential race 08, shameless self-promotion (all these topics)

Romney on the Issues A look at Mitt Romney's environmental platform and record		13 Nov 2007	Grist Feature
Update: Mitt Romney dropped out of the presidential race on Feb. 7, 2008. Mitt Romney. Photo: Romney campaign Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney isn't convinced humans are a big contributor to climate change, but he supports efforts that would cut greenhouse-gas emissions while pushing America toward energy independence. As governor of Massachusetts from January 2003 to January 2007, he got off ...
Topics: elections, Mitt Romney, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Masters of their domain Politicians and the art of deception	biodiversivist	08 Nov 2007	Gristmill
Compare this video (posted by David) of Hillary squirming while she tells a whopper with the video below of McCain being brutally honest (via a comment by greyflcn in same post). Refreshing. We human beings are masters of deception, and of detection of said deception -- the result of an evolutionary arms race: Update: I didn't realize that this is old footage before his flip flop. Update: Compare his demeanor in the above clip to his demeanor in the clip b ...
Topics: biofuels, elections, energy, ethanol, John McCain, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

WTF happened to a 'new direction'? Obama condemns mining reform package as too hard on the mining industry	David Roberts	08 Nov 2007	Gristmill
Barack Obama is ticking me off. First he opportunistically attacks Clinton for not being enthusiastic enough in her support for corn ethanol -- which he knows perfectly well is an environmental dead end. Then ... this: Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said he does not support mining reform legislation that recently passed the House of Representatives and would work to find a compromise that is more friendly to the mining industry. 'T ...
Topics: Barack Obama, biofuels, elections, energy, ethanol, mining, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Who are you calling sensible, punk? Hillary Clinton struggles to explain away her previous opposition to corn ethanol	David Roberts	07 Nov 2007	Gristmill
Over the years, Hillary Clinton has voted against subsidies and mandates for corn ethanol in the Senate a number of times. If you know anything about corn ethanol, you know that's a good thing. When Clinton released her (otherwise excellent) energy plan this week, it contained a whole boatload of ... subsidies and mandates for corn ethanol. That is, conversely, a bad thing. Obama's campaign took the opportunity to bash Clinton for it -- not for switching from a sensi ...
Topics: biofuels, elections, energy, ethanol, Hillary Clinton, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

The political climate is changing: Part II How should the presidential candidates convey the issue of climate change to the public?	Joseph Romm	07 Nov 2007	Gristmill
This post is by ClimateProgress guest blogger Bill Becker, Executive Director of the Presidential Climate Action Project. ----- We've seen in Part I that the political climate is changing. How should presidential candidates talk about climate in the 2008 campaign? My advice to the candidates is to love the global warming deniers and delayers to death and to handle the economic issue head-on. Invite them into constructive discussion. Elevate the dialogue. Emph ...
Topics: climate, elections, energy, messaging, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

John Edwards A call for moral boldness (and decentralized grids!)	David Roberts	07 Nov 2007	Gristmill
Over at Rolling Stone's blog, Tim Dickinson says of this video:It just may change your opinion about John Edwards -- in particular about how compelling a combination it is to be both a Southerner and an unabashed progressive.He starts his bit on global warming about halfway in. Decentralizing the energy grid gets a big shout-out.
Topics: climate, elections, energy, John Edwards, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Match-O-Matic, make me a match A handy tool to find your ideal presidential candidate	Sarah van Schagen	06 Nov 2007	Gristmill
I've got my '08 candidate all picked out, but if your chad's still hangin' (so to speak), try out this handy tool to match you up with your ideal presidential candidate. It's like those multiple-choice quizzes in Cosmo, but with less sex. Need more info on the candidates' energy plans and environmental positions? Check out our presidential coverage.
Topics: elections, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

The political climate is changing: Part I Will climate change become the hottest issue of the presidential race?	Joseph Romm	06 Nov 2007	Gristmill
This post is by ClimateProgress guest blogger Bill Becker, Executive Director of the Presidential Climate Action Project. ----- In addition to his Oscar and Nobel Prize, Al Gore may be in line for the title of Prognosticator of the Year. Last January while I was attending his training program in Nashville, Gore predicted that by the time of the 2008 presidential election, climate change would be the hottest issue in the race. That prediction hasn't come tru ...
Topics: climate, elections, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

The green gap A lovely video on Time	David Roberts	05 Nov 2007	Gristmill
Over on Swampland, Ana Marie Cox has a nice video on "the green gap" between the parties, triggering off Grist's campaign coverage.
Topics: elections, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Clinton's climate and energy plan Some reflections on the strengths and weaknesses of Hillary's new proposal	David Roberts	05 Nov 2007	Gristmill
Efficiency and permit auctions and R&D, oh my! Hillary Clinton released her comprehensive energy and climate plan today. It is thoughtful, comprehensive, and though disappointingly conventional in a few areas, inspiringly bold in others. With the release of Clinton's plan, all three Democratic frontrunners for the presidency now have visionary, far-reaching energy plans that would fundamentally reorient the country away from carbon-intensive energy ...
Topics: biofuels, business, carbon trading, climate, climate equity, coal, elections, energy, energy efficiency, Hillary Clinton, politics, presidential race 08, public transportation (all these topics)

The advisors speak A conference call with Clinton's energy advisors, about her new energy plan	David Roberts	05 Nov 2007	Gristmill
I was just on a conference call with the Clinton campaign's energy advisors, who were answering questions from the press. A couple of interesting tidbits: I noted that the cap-and-trade system laid out by Clinton dramatically exceeds what's contained in the Lieberman-Warner bill, both in terms of the permit auctions and the overall targets, and noted that Clinton's on the Senate energy committee, which will be taking up the L-W bill soon. I asked if her bold plan mean ...
Topics: climate, elections, energy, Hillary Clinton, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Hillary Clinton's climate and energy plan The full text of Clinton's plan	David Roberts	05 Nov 2007	Gristmill
Here is Hillary Clinton's comprehensive new climate and energy plan, just introduced: ----- Powering America's Future: Hillary Clinton's Plan to Address the Energy and Climate Crisis Hillary understands that we face two immense energy and environmental challenges: a growing climate crisis, and an increasing reliance on foreign oil that is driving up energy costs for Americans. She also knows that Americans have always demonstrated the will and the ingenuity to ...
Topics: climate, elections, energy, Hillary Clinton, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Hillary's energy speech Clinton lays out her new energy policy	David Roberts	05 Nov 2007	Gristmill
UPDATE: The full transcript of the speech is here. Hillary is getting ready to unveil her new energy strategy in a speech in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Afterwards, her campaign advisors will be taking questions from the media. I'll be live-blogging the speech, below: Climate change is bad; high energy prices are bad; importing all our oil is bad; power plant pollution is bad.The president has done nothing to help; he's censored scientists. We can solve this problem. It ...
Topics: climate, elections, energy, Hillary Clinton, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Hillary's energy plan expected today	David Roberts	05 Nov 2007	Gristmill
Over the course of Monday and Tuesday, Hillary Clinton is going to introduce her new energy plan -- "Powering America's Future: New Energy, New Jobs' -- with a few speeches and briefings. I will, naturally, be covering it like a static-clingy blanket. If anyone out there in blog land runs across interesting links or documents relating to it, send them my way.
Topics: climate, elections, energy, Hillary Clinton, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Giuliani on the Issues A look at Rudy Giuliani's environmental platform and record		30 Oct 2007	Grist Feature
Updated 11 Dec 2007 Rudy Giuliani. Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani, who served as mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001, talks up energy independence as a critical component of national security. He acknowledges that climate change is happening and that humans contribute to it at least to some extent, but he doesn't often address the issue or other environmental concerns. Key Points ...
Topics: elections, politics, presidential race 08, Rudy Giuliani (all these topics)

Substance Grist gives you what the rest of the media doesn't; how about sending Grist a few ducats?	David Roberts	30 Oct 2007	Gristmill
The blogs are abuzz over this depressing new Shorenstein study of media campaign coverage: In all, 63% of the campaign stories focused on political and tactical aspects of the campaign. That is nearly four times the number of stories about the personal backgrounds of the candidates (17%) or the candidates' ideas and policy proposals (15%). And just 1% of stories examined the candidates' records or past public performance, the study found. The press' fo ...
Topics: shameless self-promotion, politics, elections, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

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