Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Oiligarchy: Speaking of how fossil fuel money distorts both democracy and the kind of thinking we need to move forward: (via Utility Dive): BREAKING: Senate passes first broad energy legislation since 2007

BREAKING: Senate passes first broad energy legislation since 2007


"While skirting the most controversial issues — such as those directly involving climate change — the bill hits a number of bipartisan energy priorities, including enhancing federal energy efficiency programs, boosting cybersecurity initiatives, and upgrading the nation's power grid. "

I'm sorry. Not good enough. Not fast enough. Not aimed at dismantling carbon lock-in.  
Main proponent of the legislation, Alaska's Murkowski (R), also #2 recipient of oil and gas money for 2015: