governorMarch 19, 2008: Rally Pushes for Action Against Coal Power PlantsPosted March 19th, 2008 by elenaIowa's Sierra Club and Community Energy Solutions urged Governor Chet Culver to oppose new coal plants, namely the ones proposed in Marshalltown and Waterloo. Times Republican March 18, 2008: Anti-coal Coalition Urging Granholm to Reject New Power PlantsPosted March 18th, 2008 by elenaMichigan's Clean Energy Now urged Governor Jennifer Granholm to make an executive order against new coal plants. Bay City Times March 18, 2008: Doyle: Cut Mercury Pollution 90 PercentPosted March 18th, 2008 by elenaWisconsin Governor Jim Doyle put forward an administrative rule to decrease mercury pollution from coal plants, one reason being that it will reduce health-care related costs. Capital Times Wisconsin Global Warming Task Force Public HearingsPosted March 14th, 2008 by elenaFor the last year, Wisconsin's governor-appointed Global Warming Task Force has been developing recommendations to reduce the state's global warming pollution. They have made initial recommendations but are now seeking public comment throughout the state. Public hearings are being held March 19 in Madison, La Crosse, Green Bay and Milwaukee. ...read more »
Feb. 27, 2008: Granholm: State Losing Jobs Without Renewable Energy MandatePosted February 27th, 2008 by elenaMichigan Governor Jennifer Granholm continues her efforts to increase the state's renewable energy in order to create jobs and improve the economy. Associated Press Feb. 25, 2008: Culver Releases his Energy PlanPosted February 25th, 2008 by elenaIowa Governor Chet Culver announced a two-part energy efficiency, one-part renewable energy plan. Sioux City Journal Transportation AdPosted February 22nd, 2008 by elenaFresh Energy produced a transportation radio ad with the help of Clean Energy Minnesota. It will air on six stations, starting on Sunday, Feb. 24. It encourages Minnesotans to contact their legislators to push forward the Transportation Bill. 0:59 minutes (1.13 MB)
Jan. 29, 2008: Granholm: A Way to End Economic CrisisPosted January 29th, 2008 by elenaIn her State of the State address, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm focused on renewable energy and its potential to relieve Michigan's job loss. Associated Press Jan. 25, 2008: Governor's Climate Group Makes RecommendationsPosted January 25th, 2008 by elenaAfter months of deliberation, the Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Group has made recommendations to help the state achieve its ambitious clean energy goals. Minnesota Public Radio Jan. 25, 2008: Slow Down to Slow Climate Change?Posted January 25th, 2008 by elenaThe Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Groups made its initial recommendations to help the state acheive its ambitious global warming reduction goals. Star Tribune  |
