Vote yes: It will end dependence on imported oil. When President Bush said in his 2006 State of the Union address that the United States was addicted to oil, he stated the obvious, but offered few solutions. [News Source]

We must wean ourselves from the fossil-fuel habit. With the high price of gasoline, people lust again after the 3.3 trillion tons of oil shale in the West. Past promoters created ephemeral booms and devastating busts in the West several times during the past two centuries. [News Source]

Global warming not a hot topic in congressional race . The bottom line: Energy policy for both candidates is first about economics and foreign policy - not global warming, the greatest environmental threat humankind has ever faced. [News Source]

Saving energy, money starts with simple actions. Minnesotans hold the power to change our energy future. We can act now and save money, reduce emissions and help slow global warming. [News Source]

California, not Bush, has it right on environment. Everyone in this nation owes thanks to the state of California for again attempting to rescue and restore our natural environment. [News Source]

Global Warming Charging Up Hurricanes (KXAN 36 Austin) Talk about a heated question. Is global warming leading to more destructive hurricanes? A leading researcher from MIT says yes. KXAN NBC Austin Meteorologist Laura Skirde caught up with him Thursday in Austin to get the full story. [News Source]

California rushes in where Washington fears to tread. From laws that led to catalytic converters being fitted to new cars in the US, to the recent passing of far-reaching climate change legislation, California has never been afraid to make ambitious policy decisions. [News Source]

All can play part in beating global warming. Everyone has a part to play in combating global warming -- whether simply turning off lights in an empty room or making their own electricity from the wind and sun, experts said on Friday. [News Source]

Focusing on the planet. Religious leaders will gather in Philadelphia tomorrow to discuss global warming, and to recognize special days in several religious traditions. [News Source]

All can play part in beating global warming: expert (Reuters.co.uk) LONDON (Reuters) - Everyone has a part to play in combating global warming -- whether simply turning off lights in an empty room or making their own electricity from the wind and sun, experts said on Friday. [News Source]

Latino power. As Latinos continue to grow in political strength, their leaders have increasing influence and power at the highest levels of environmental policy-making, especially in California. [News Source]