Cathy Duvall, Sierra Club’s National Political Director, recently spoke in Chapel Hill about the realpolitik of climate legislation on Capitol Hill and the pivotal role North Carolina will play in what emerges from Congress.

With Congress back from its August recess, the debate on Waxman-Markey and Barbara Boxer’s (D-CA) expected companion legislation in the Senate will head towards resolution. Senators from the South – Kay Hagan in particular – will play a key role in the success or failure of the bill.

Here’s an interesting rundown on DailyKos. Stay tuned for more.