WASHINGTON - November 11 - As President Elect Obama and a new Congress prepare to meet today's economic and environment challenges, Environment America released a report that lays out a blueprint for how we can power America for the 21st century, protecting our environment while revitalizing our economy.

WASHINGTON - November 6 - The Department of Labor reported today total jobless rolls have climbed to the highest level in 25 years: 3,845,000 Americans continued to collect unemployment benefits in the most recent week for which data is available.

Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder said the news underscores the need for rapid investments in clean energy infrastructure that can create green-collar jobs.

WASHINGTON/INTERNATIONAL - November 5 - Statement of John Passacantando, Executive Director, Greenpeace USA on the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States:

"We congratulate Barack Obama on his historic election as President of the United States. He has demonstrated the once-in-a-generation ability to unite America behind a common vision. It is a vision that the United States urgently needs now to solve the triple challenge of the energy, economic and global warming crises.

WASHINGTON - November 5 - The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is looking forward to quick and decisive action to combat climate change by the new Obama administration and Congress, after eight long years of obstruction by the outgoing administration.