The U.S. Treasury Department will create a multi-billion dollar clean technology fund for other nations. Emerging economies like China and India will be the beneficiaries.

If we can buy security forces larger and more effective than our own army, without the need for public approval... what does that make us, the citizens, but tiny pawns in their cruel little game. Democracy, where did you go?

God was sued earlier this week by state senator Ernie Chambers, the longest-serving member of the Legislature. Before you shake your head and offer a quiet chuckle: listen up. God has been served for the following: "fearsome floods, egregious earthquakes.

Comedian, satirist, and former talk show host Al Franken is running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota. Blogger Maria Energia asks him about renewable energy and Minnesota's role in the clean tech revolution.

Believe it or not, today the U.S. Senate approved a compromise that would raise fuel efficiency standards (for the first time in 30 years) to 35 miles per gallon by 2020 for all cars, trucks, and SUVs. Lawmakers approved with a voice vote.

Last week the House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on H.R. 2337. But The American Wind Energy Association says one provision in the law would "effectively shut down the wind energy production industry in the United States."

As the new Congress convenes today and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ascends to the rostrum, you have to wish them all well. These are the kids who got up in school assembly and spoke on Armistice Day and were captains of teams and organized class projects..