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Saturday, January 20, 2007
Congress Finally Gives a Hoot!
For possibly the first time since Bush took office, the government actually did something to help the environment instead of Big Oil. The CLEAN Act (Clean Long-Term Energy Alternative for the Nation Act of 2007) was passed this week. The bill reduces subsidies, closes tax loopholes, and collects royalties from Big Oil. Royalties collected will then be used to promote renewable and clean energy. It seems that the recent shift in power in Congress has led to the environment being more of a priority. Well, it's about damn time! :)
I learned of this news from a post on Green Options, a new green lifestyle blog. Author Michael dEstries reports that this shift to green energy can be a boost to our economy and reduce our dependence on foreign oil (all while reducing the use of fossil fuels, which is always a good thing). dEstries says:
In an independent study, investments in alternative energy will potentially create 3.3 million new jobs to the nation's economy, while stimulating $1.4 trillion dollars in new GDP. If anything, people are simply shocked to see attention paid to domestic policy, something that's been in short supply while at war overseas.
Good news for the environment and all of us that are fighting for it! :)
Labels: environment/sustainability, politics
