The sun accounts for nearly 99 percent of the mass of our solar system, provides heat and light to the eight planets and is responsible for all life on Earth, sustaining billions of plants and animals with its rays, while also driving our planet’s climate and weather patterns.
It is,...
Continue ReadingWith health care dominating the agenda in Congress, the difficulties inherent in negotiating such a massive reform are clear. In the face of this challenge, some have chosen to stand on the sidelines and throw stones at today's health reform efforts -- but now, more than ever, it's critical...
Continue ReadingRight now, Congress is debating climate change legislation. And while the focus is on GHG reduction, a lot more than pollution is on the line, including America’s economy, our national competitiveness and our energy security.
That’s why we called our recent study on policy leadership...
Continue ReadingIn 2007, former British Environment Secretary David Miliband delivered a speech in London entitled Green Business is Good Business. In the address, Miliband affirmed his belief in the power of sustainable business. “Ethical and environmental concerns are becoming core business – not as an...
Continue ReadingOn March 12, President Obama spoke with Business Roundtable's members - dozens of chief executives of America’s top companies – at their quarterly meeting in Washington. The President outlined his administration’s top priorities for the coming year, touching on the budget, regulatory reform,...
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