Hey, lobbyists gotta eat, too. From the LA Times “Top of the Ticket” blog:

Democratic causes are also becoming a new growth industry in Washington. According to the Houston Chronicle, climate-change lobbying is enjoying a renaissance. With likelihood of a Democratic victory last fall, roughly 2,340 lobbyists dealing with climate issues — from doubters to boosters — were hired in 2008, according to a Center for Public Integrity analysis of Senate lobbying disclosure forms.