CITIZENS FOR SOUND CONSERVATION: PEAS AND CARROTS REPORT

CITIZENS FOR SOUND CONSERVATION:  PEAS AND CARROTS REPORT Welcome to another edition of “Peas and Carrots” – a weekly wrap-up of news and commentaries Citizens for Sound Conservation believes are noteworthy in the effort to improve our environmental and economic quality of life.   As stated in our initial introduction of this report, in order to truly enhance our quality of life, economic growth and environmental protection must go hand in hand – just like peas and carrots.  These articles, opinions and initiatives are intended as informational pieces that make our case that responsible usage and protection of natural resources can and should compliment each other.   And remember, if you get hungry during the week please check out our website at www.citizensforsoundconservation.org to get a daily dose of what’s happening.   Enjoy!   News Climate, energy report released Report:  SC can cut carbon dioxide without mandates Committee finalizes report and recommendations for a state energy plan touting no mandates   EPA gives ethanol the green light Despite obvious flaws in the ethanol policy, EPA decides to move forward with it as our primary biofuel. The wind blows less when needed most We’re all for alternative energy, but the reality is …   Graham to lead Gang of 10 on energy It worked with regard to the Supreme Court, hopefully we’ll see similar results with energy.   US utilities advance solar projects Another examples of utilities’ dedication to alternative energy   Hydrogen research on the rise SC at the forefront on alternative energy   Commentaries It’s Simple:  Drill and Conserve A must read!  Brilliant in its simplicity.    Good start on global warming Post and Courier endorses CECAC report as a good first step towards a statewide energy policy.   Who is to blame for failure to expand oil resources? Governor Edwards lays the blame at congressional Democrats. Offshore Advance? Offshore drilling would be beneficial to our economy too.   Fuel supply critical to economic, military security Talk about an inconvenient truth!   Gang of 10 leads energy way Environmental extremists should take note.    Spotlight Containers converted into homes Affordable housing that’s good for the environment   SC Ports to Participate in National Environmental Management Program Will port opponents pooh-pooh this effort too?   www.citizensforsoundconservation.org