'Green' building codes sprout up across USA

"As energy costs rise, more states and cities are adopting policies that encourage or require new construction to be energy-efficient." Great news!

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Bill Scher: Yes Conservatives, Inflated Tires Beats Coastal

Good article on the story behind the tire pressure remarks. Includes a link to the text of Obama's speech on energy policy.

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Can This Planet Be Saved?

"The skirmish over drilling is the opening to a much bigger fight over environmental policy.If a completely bogus claim that environmental protection is raising energy prices can get this much political traction, what are the chances of getting serious action against global warming?" Paul Krugman, as usual, raising important issues.

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US judge: White House aides can be subpoenaed

A federal judge has ruled against the Bush administration in ruling that former Bush aides cannot refuse to testify before Congress on the basis of executive privilege. This is a huge step in restoring the Constitutional checks and balances.

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4.5 Billion Years in Provence

MoJo article on nuclear power that is a cautionary tale, discussing problems in France, which has invested heavily in nuclear power, with leaks, and with the disposal of waste.

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Acts of War

Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter explains how some of the intelligence about Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons is flawed.

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Do Women Have an Inner Glass Ceiling?

"That's the reason circulating in the media for why more women aren't in politics. That conclusion is convenient -- and flawed." Good Alternet article pointing out the flaws in the argument that women don't run for office just because they don't want to.

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