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Govs. Spitzer, Napolitano Bring Climate, Clean Energy Leadership Message to Capitol Hill on Wed

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14th

Contact: Select Committee, 202-225-4081

Govs. Spitzer, Napolitano Bring Climate, Clean Energy Leadership Message to Capitol Hill

Select Committee Hearing Draws Stark Contrast Between State and Federal Action

FOR ADDITIONAL VIDEO AND PICTURES FROM THE HEARING, PLEASE CLICK HERE.


On Wednesday, November 14, New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano will testify before Chairman Edward J. Markey and the other members of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming on what their states are doing to cut global warming emissions and promote increased use of clean renewable energy. Congress is currently considering an energy bill that would promote cleaner energy and reduce heat-trapping emissions.

Immediately following the hearing, Environment America will recognize 21 states for their leadership to increase renewable energy, save energy and require more clean and efficient cars. The awards are based on a new report by Environment America- a national federation of state environment groups-- identifying policies to promote clean energy that can provide a model for the entire nation.

WHAT: Select Committee hearing, “State Leadership Towards a Low-Carbon Energy Future”

Environment America press conference will immediately follow hearing, giving states climate and energy awards

WHO:

  • New York Governor Eliot Spitzer
  • Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano

For press conference:

  • Chairman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)
  • Rep. Todd Platts (R-Penn.)
  • Environment America Executive Director Margie Alt
  • National Audubon Society President John Flicker          
  • Sierra Club Global Warming and Energy Programs Director David Hamilton


WHEN: Wednesday, November 14th, 10 AM

    Press conference to start at approx. 12:30 PM
    
WHERE: 2318 Rayburn House Office Building -- Or on the web at globalwarming.house.gov

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: The House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming was created to explore American clean energy solutions that end our reliance on foreign oil and reduce carbon pollution.

The Select Committee was active during the 110th and 111th Congresses. This is an archived version of the website, to ensure that the public has ongoing access to the Select Committee record. This website, including external links, will not be updated after Jan. 3rd, 2010.

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