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Dependence on Fossil Fuels Could Cost Ohio $993.6 Billion By 2030 6/30/2009

Columbus, Ohio - A new report, The High Cost of Fossil Fuels: Why America Can’t Afford to Depend on Dirty Energy, shows that Ohioans are already spending thousands on fossil fuels, and that cost is only expected to increase. At the same time, pollution from fossil fuels is the number one source of air and global warming pollution and a leading source of water pollution, said Environment Ohio in their new report.

Now’s the Time to Unleash the Power of Clean Energy 6/26/2009

Today, Congress took an historic step toward a new clean energy economy and a healthy future in passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act by a vote of 219 to 212. We applaud Ohio Representatives Boccieri, Kaptur, Kilroy, Ryan, Driehaus, Fudge, Space, and Sutton, for voting for this critical legislation.

Solar Schools Pilot Program Will Put Ohioans to Work 6/18/2009

Columbus, Ohio – On Tuesday afternoon, the Ohio House of Representative’s Alternative Energy Committee voted with strong bi-partisan support to pass Ohio’s Solar Schools Bill (HB 113). The bill institutes a pilot program for solar schools which would install solar electricity panels in the 70 largest school districts around the state.

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The High Cost of Fossil Fuels; Why America Can't Afford to Depend on Dirty Energy 6/30/2009

America is at an energy crossroad. As a nation, we are dependent on fossil fuels at a time of growing demand and dwindling supply. Meanwhile, fossil fuel use continues to impose massive environmental and economic costs. Now our country must choose between paying to continue the status quo and investing in a new energy future.

Buidling a Better Future 5/13/2009

America is the largest consumer of energy in the world. The majority of this energy is derived from dirty, polluting sources such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.

Vision 2010: President Obama’s Budget, Clean Energy and the Environment 4/21/2009

President Obama has in two short months set the nation in a new direction when it comes to transitioning to a clean energy economy, stopping global warming and protecting the environment.

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Green Energy Report Projects Rising Prices for Fossil Fuels 7/01/2009

The benefits of clean, renewable energy are as much economic as environmental, says the group Environment Ohio. Its new report claims that Ohioans will see their energy bills skyrocket in the next few decades – unless a dramatic shift is made towards renewable energy resources.

Fossil fuels could cost Ohio $993.6B by 2030 7/01/2009

A new report, The High Cost of Fossil Fuels: Why America Can’t Afford to Depend on Dirty Energy, shows that Ohioans are already spending thousands on fossil fuels, and that cost is only expected to increase. At the same time, pollution from fossil fuels is the number one source of air and global warming pollution and a leading source of water pollution, said Environment Ohio in their new report.

GOP leaders, environmental groups square off over U.S. energy policies 7/01/2009

The heated battle over the nation’s energy policies climbed upward a few degrees Tuesday, June 30, as environmental groups squared off with Republican leaders.