Monthly Archives: July 2010

Maineville.com –“End the uncertainty”

By Milton O. McBreairty, Bangor

“Other nations are moving ahead rapidly to capture the clean energy jobs of the future, which is why it is so important for Congress to pass a comprehensive climate and clean energy bill this year. By some estimates, such a bill could result in millions of jobs across the country.”

“The longer Congress takes to act, the further behind we will be in our efforts to achieve energy independence.”

 The Voices of a New Clean Energy Future is a series from individuals who understand the importance of passing comprehensive climate and clean energy legislation – business leaders, politicians, policy experts, and concerned citizens like you. EDF is proud to highlight their voices and contributions to the climate and energy debate.

Star-Ledger– “Compromise could break stalemate on climate bill”

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board

“So if there is room for a compromise that can get us halfway toward a rational policy on climate, then by all means we should seize it.”

“Yesterday, after a meeting at the White House attended by 23 senators, a proposal emerged to limit carbon emissions from electric power plants only. They are responsible for about 40 percent of the nation’s emissions. That would be a good first step. A better bill sponsored by Sens. John Kerry and Joseph Lieberman would impose a broader limit through a cap-and-trade program.”

The Voices of a New Clean Energy Future is a series from individuals who understand the importance of passing comprehensive climate and clean energy legislation – business leaders, politicians, policy experts, and concerned citizens like you. EDF is proud to highlight their voices and contributions to the climate and energy debate.