Confused about the Climate Bill? Why Shouldn't You Be?

The House is still scheduled to vote on a major bill on global warming today, and the debate is getting extremely bitter – not to mention confusing. So if you're having trouble following along, there are a couple of stories that may make you feel better.

First, The New York Times examines why the estimates of how much the bill will cost and what it can achieve are all over the map. It's no wonder that people are confused. And secondly, the Wall Street Journal's Environmental Capital blog points out that no matter how the House votes, this bill is still a long way from being enacted into law.

So you still have time to get up to speed. Besides this useful roundup, have a look at the Fast Facts on Energy at Planet Forward, or the climate change guide in Public Agenda's Citizens Survival Kit.