We've been getting some good reactions to our new Fight Global Warming Toolbar. Treehugger describes it as "a very easy way to be green". GoodCleanTech says "If only fighting global warming were as easy as surfing the web, surely our ailing blue planet would be on a fast track to recovery. If you think nothing is that easy, you better hold on to your browsers."

Our free toolbar lets you raise money to stop global warming simply by using the search box, get our latest action alerts, share environmental news, and quickly access tips and tools for reducing your carbon footprint. We have versions for Internet Explorer and Firefox. Try it out and tell us what you think!

This post is by Sheryl Canter, an online writer and editorial manager at Environmental Defense Fund.

A cap on greenhouse gases could solve our addiction to oil, but it's hard to explain this succinctly. Can you convey this concept in a vivid and memorable way through a video or still image? If so, you could win a $10,000 professional fee. We're also offering cash prizes for the second and third place entries.

Details on what we're looking for and the rules of the competition are on our Web site.

This post is by Sheryl Canter, an online writer and editorial manager at Environmental Defense Fund.

This post is by Tony Kreindler, media director for the National Climate Campaign at Environmental Defense Fund.

Quick post because I'm about to get on an airplane to join the migration to Austin for Netroots Nation 2008...

Environmental Defense Fund is hosting a reception in Exhibit Hall 4, Saturday evening at 7pm, just before the keynote speech. If you're attending the conference, stop by for free beer and to meet Lisa Moore, myself, and some EDF folks from the Austin office.

This post is by Sheryl Canter, an online writer and editorial manager at Environmental Defense Fund.

Our own Steve Cochran was on C-Span's Washington Journal this morning with David Kreutzer of the Heritage Foundation (a conservative think tank), debating the Climate Security Act under consideration by the Senate this week. The hour-long call-in show got pretty animated at times. You can watch it on C-Span's Web site.

This post is by Tony Kreindler, media director for the National Climate Campaign at Environmental Defense Fund.

As promised, here's a look at the other TV ad we've launched as the full Senate prepares to debate the Climate Security Act.

This ad shows a naysayer literally melting away: "Melt" TV ad.

What do you think? Yesterday's ad, "Grounded", is my personal favorite. Please pass along whichever one you like better!

This post is by Tony Kreindler, media director for the National Climate Campaign at Environmental Defense Fund.

The Senate floor debate about the Climate Security Act is scheduled to start next week, so we have two new ads running in key states.

This one has gotten good reactions (and a few winces): "Grounded" TV ad.

What do you think? If you like it, make sure to rate it and share it! Tomorrow, I'll post another ad, called "Melt."

This post is by Sheryl Canter, an online writer and editorial manager at Environmental Defense Fund.

Last week I posted links to some ads we're running on the importance of passing climate change legislation. We have a new group of ads running now in Florida, and they're really interesting to watch.

Each of the nine new ads features a different business person in Florida who is either manufacturing something green or using green technology in his or her business. The spots are interesting and encouraging - and short (it won't take you long to look). What do you think?

This post is by Sheryl Canter, an online writer and editorial manager at Environmental Defense Fund.

We've created some 30-second spots on the importance of passing climate change legislation, and we'd like your feedback on them.

The "American Voices" videos, which will run on WashingtonPost.com, feature regular Americans talking about how climate change affects them personally:

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This post is by Sheryl Canter, an online writer and editorial manager at Environmental Defense Fund.

Got a bike? Got strong thighs? Want to tell Washington what you think about climate change?

Sign up for Climate Ride 2008, a 5-day, 320-mile bike ride from New York City to Washington, D.C. on September 20-24. Expert speakers will educate riders along the way about solutions to climate change. The ride will conclude with a celebration near the steps of the Capitol building. The organizers call it "a fundraiser and climate conference on wheels."

This post is by Sheryl Canter, an online writer and editorial manager at Environmental Defense Fund.

Today, at noon Eastern Time, Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp will participate in a live online discussion on the Washington Post Web site.

The discussion, on Fred's new book Earth: The Sequel, will last for one hour. You can go to the site before the discussion starts to read about the book and submit questions or comments.

If you participate, tell us how it went!