Mobile version

government energy policy

Greening the School House by: A Siegel Sun Nov 30, 2008 at 07:27:20 PST (noon. - promoted by ek hornbeck) Barack Obama is speaking of the necessity to move toward a better energy future, of energy efficiency, and the potential for a green stimulus package creating 2.5 million jobs. Congress is looking toward working in the two weeks between their swearing in and President Barack Obama's inauguration.  One thing to expect in those two weeks: Legislation to green the nation's schools. Taking aggressive action to green schools is about one of the smartest steps the nation can take, action that should go beyond bipartisanship to true unity of action as it is a win-win-win-win strategy along so many paths: Save money for communities and taxpayers Create employment Foster capacity for 'greening' the nation Reduce pollution loads Improve health Improve student performance / achievement And, well, other benefits. When faced with such an opportunity, "The Bush White House threatened a veto, saying it was wrong for the federal government to launch a costly new school-building program. There's More... :: (3 Comments, 2621 words in story)

The US Chamber of Commerce and "21st Century Energy" -- a glance with thoughts by: A Siegel Wed Nov 26, 2008 at 18:32:29 PST (9 am. - promoted by ek hornbeck) For much of this year, the US Chamber of Commerce has been engaged in a public campaign related to energy issues.   Early in the year, the Chamber aligned themselves with the National Association of Manufacturing in battling against any meaningful action on global warming, including running ads against action strongly reminiscent of the infamous Harry and Louise anti-health care advertising.  In mid-2008, the Chamber's Institute for 21st Century Energy, under the direction of General James Jones, USMC (retired) began to take a more prominent role in energy discussions. To put it simply, the USCOC's 21st Century Energy's work lays out a path and recommendations that are recklessly dangerous in the face of the energy, financial, and global warming perfect storm. There's More... :: (0 Comments, 1410 words in story)