Holy pumpkins, it's almost time to turn the rain barrel cylinder from "collect" to "bypass." Such a simple act, yet so difficult -- another acquiescence to the cold. (Today)

WASHINGTON -- Senate climate change legislation took a step forward yesterday, but a move by Democrats to bypass Republicans in the environment committee could result in a political setback. (Yesterday)

WASHINGTON -- A bipartisan trio of senators trying to forge a compromise on climate change legislation huddled with Obama administration officials yesterday about their plan to combine caps on greenhouse gas emissions with expanded offshore drilling and incentives for nuclear power. (11/05/2009)

WASHINGTON -- Republicans yesterday boycotted a Senate panel considering a climate change bill. (11/04/2009)

WASHINGTON -- Democratic senators in the Environment and Public Works Committee faced a row of empty seats across from them this morning, as Republicans are boycotting hearings on climate change legislation (11/03/2009)