Just a few hours ago, Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) introduced their clean energy and climate bill, called the "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009." Emails, tweets, text messages and other assorted e-communications have been filling inboxes and keeping Blackberries and iPhones buzzing since around 11:30 AM. In other words, this is a big deal -- and here's our take on it.
Today ends an epic journey to raise awareness regarding the climate crisis and get Congress and President Obama to move on effective climate legislation. The Brita Climate Ride started on September 26 in New York City with the close of Climate Week NYC. While the UN talks were coming to a close these guys were just getting started.