March 13, 2009: Government Grapples With Grid Expansion
The Obama administration faces the challenge of expanding the nation’s power grids for clean energy adoption while protecting federal lands.
The U.S. Interior Department created a task force to identify federal lands fit for large-scale clean energy projects.
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held hearings on the future of the nation’s energy grids.
A group of 28 Senators (including 6 Democrats) objects to the inclusion of cap-and-trade money in the national budget.
Gallup’s annual environmental issues survey found evidence that more Americans believe the threat of climate change is being exaggerated.
Yesterday, Gap, eBay, and Symantec Corporation joined the Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy (BICEP) - a corporate coalition that supports the institution of federal clean energy mandates.
Local Green: States including Wisconsin, Indiana, and Maryland announced their shares of federal stimulus money earmarked for renewables and energy efficiency projects.
Washington residents respond negatively to The Seattle Times‘ support of SB 5840, a measure that would alter a state renewable energy mandate.
Cool/Groovy/Phat: Read about the history of green urbanism, green roofs and the “vacuous policy of atoning for pollution by engaging in a bit of philanthropy, ‘urban offsetting’.”
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