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  • Blogging the science and policy of global warming

    Follow the Coal Money

    Posted: in Energy

    Written By

    Sheryl Canter

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

    Environmental Defense Fund can’t comment on the candidates in this year’s historic election because of our tax status as a 501c3 charitable organization. But it’s okay for us to provide interesting sources of information, and here’s one: a site that tracks which lawmakers receive money from the coal industry.

    It’s very detailed and very interesting, with multiple ways to browse or search. Take a look!