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While the 2008 U.S. presidential election was hailed largely because it put an African American in the White House for the first time, another celebrated success was the explosion in civic participation: thousands of new voters registered for the first time, volunteered, and turned up at the polls to cast their ballots. 

Three issues, six grantees, and a wonderful mix of opinions converge as the health of democracy in America is explored in the 2008 annual review.

The Georgetown State-Federal Climate Resource Center at Georgetown Law has announced that the newly formed Governors' Energy and Climate Coalition has pledged to address climate change and provide the nation with a comprehensive energy strategy.

We are witnessing a significant commitment to a clean energy economy on local, state, and federal levels. Where does New York stand in the clean energy efforts? RBF Sustainable Development program director, Michael Northrop, shares his views on the opportunities ahead for New York.

Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE), has released a new guide that describes strategies and stories of how local civic engagement has developed over the past decade.

RBF president Stephen Heintz spoke at the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) about China's opportunity to demonstrate bold leadership in developing low carbon prosperity.

RBF president Stephen Heintz spoke at the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) about China's opportunity to demonstrate bold leadership in developing low carbon prosperity.

Bank Information Center consultant Heike Mainhardt-Gibbs, author of an RBF-funded study, will defend her latest findings in a panel discussion at the Civil Society Policy Forum at the 2009 World Bank/International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings from April 25-26.

International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives U.S.A., Inc. (ICLEI USA) will hold a National Conversation on Climate Action on April 22 that will engage hundreds of communities in solutions-oriented dialogues about local opportunities for climate action.

On April 18, 2009, RBF grantee Green House Network's Focus the Nation project will begin a groundbreaking national discussion on America's energy future.