Implications of Republican Gubernatorial Gains on Energy and the Environment

The Foxes in the Henhouse: Republicans in Charge of Climate and Energy Committees

 

Republican midterm gains in Congress have resulted in a shift that has empowered the GOP and crushed hopes for climate and energy legislation. In the House of Representatives, Republicans are getting ready to take control of several powerful committees that have a direct impact on energy and the environment. Five Republicans stand to gain in particular: Fred Upton, Joe Barton, Doc Hastings, Darrell Issa and Jim Sensenbrenner.  To continue reading go to THE GREEN MARKET.               _____________________________________________________________  

Republican Gubernatorial Gains and the Clean Energy Economy

 

The big loser in the 2010 Gubernatorial elections is America's clean energy economy. Overall, the Republicans picked up 11 governorships from the Democrats: Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The GOP also gained back the Florida governorship. By comparison, the Dems only picked up California, Hawaii and Vermont. To continue reading go to THE GREEN MARKET. _____________________________________________________________

Republican Gubernatorial Gains and Redistricting

 

Republican politicians are preparing to use redistricting to serve their own interests and ignore the public good. Although the ramifications largely escape public notice, the influx of Republican governors in the 2010 midterms will significantly influence redistricting. Republicans will control the redrawing of over 200 House districts, compared to only a few dozen for Democrats. This will make it even more difficult to gain electoral support for President Obama's agenda, including energy and climate change. To continue reading go to THE GREEN MARKET.
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Republican Gubernatorial Gains and US Carbon Trading Programs

 

The Midterm gubernatorial elections of 2010 have important implications for regional market based mechanisms of greenhouse gas reductions. Although these programs spur innovation in the clean energy economy and create green jobs, some Republican governors have already indicated that they are planning to withdraw from these agreements. To continue reading go to THE GREEN MARKET.