WASHINGTON: The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) has launched a grassroots campaign directed at television political journalists the group claims have mostly ignored the issue of climate change during the 2008 primary season.

The Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA) seeks to establish its 300-plus businesses as preferred awning sources.

China released a report on its plans to curb reliance on oil and gas and give top priority to developing renewable energy, reports the AP via Wired. Beijing will promote natural gas and hydroelectric, nuclear, solar, and wind energy, and take steps to restructure its coal industry.

Come December, those in the media struggle mightily to come up with end-of-year lists that people usually love and hate equally.

ROSSLYN, VA: The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently launched a campaign to educate electricians, inspectors, builders, parents, and homeowners on requirements for tamper-resistant electrical receptacles in newly built homes.

Republicans stalled a broad energy bill in Senate this morning, failing to advance the bill by one vote. According to Politico.com, the Senate Democrats are looking to compromise by removing a controversial tax provision of $21 billion that cuts tax breaks to major oil companies.

Direct Energy, an energy-related service provider, is trying to emphasize to people that in order to lower their energy bills, they must look at not only the price they pay for energy, but how they use it.

In a world inundated with new technologies and greater enthusiasm for community involvement, nonprofits have new, innovative options for fundraising.

NEW YORK: To be more accessible to a general audience interested in science, Scientific American is reaching out to readers through a redesigned Web site and media relations efforts.

In the fifth year of its Regional Forums, PRWeek is returning to cities it has previously visited, as well as adding a handful of new regions to the rotation.