{"id":2383,"date":"2010-06-28T13:47:36","date_gmt":"2010-06-28T18:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/climate411\/?p=2383"},"modified":"2010-06-28T14:34:06","modified_gmt":"2010-06-28T19:34:06","slug":"june-28th-2010-the-voices-of-a-new-clean-energy-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/climate411\/2010\/06\/28\/june-28th-2010-the-voices-of-a-new-clean-energy-future\/","title":{"rendered":"June 28th, 2010 &#8211; The voices of a new clean energy future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>ToledoBlade.com<\/em> &#8211;<a title=\"http:\/\/toledoblade.com\/apps\/pbcs.dll\/article?AID=%2F20100626%2FOPINION02%2F6260339\" href=\"http:\/\/toledoblade.com\/apps\/pbcs.dll\/article?AID=%2F20100626%2FOPINION02%2F6260339\">\u201cClimate for change?\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Editorial<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cDespite all the critics, the time is ripe to take comprehensive action on climate and energy.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cEvery day the Gulf of  Mexico oil spill continues is a reminder of the perils of our addiction to carbon-based energy sources. Passing a bill will be tough, but doing nothing will be tougher on the nation.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><em><em>The  Voices of a New Clean Energy Future is an ongoing series that draws attention to  thoughtful pieces\u00a0from individuals who understand the importance of passing  comprehensive climate and clean energy legislation \u2013 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.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ToledoBlade.com &#8211;\u201cClimate for change?\u201d Editorial \u201cDespite all the critics, the time is ripe to take comprehensive action on climate and energy.\u201d \u201cEvery day the Gulf of Mexico oil spill continues is a reminder of the perils of our addiction to carbon-based energy sources. 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