Springfield sets the example for Chicago
The Chicago Tribune has a story today about the clean energy plan CWLP worked out with the Sierra Club. The article highlights the fact that the plan limits emissions of pollutants that cause global warming, despite the lack of federal limits. From the article:
"Right now we don't think we've got the authority to require these companies to do anything about carbon dioxide," said Doug Scott, director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. "But at least we can lead by example."
Many environmental experts believe companies will be required to limit carbon dioxide in the near future, once George Bush leaves office. The fact that Springfield is already doing something about global warming is something I believe we can be proud of as a city.
If anyone is interested in learning more details about what's contained in the clean energy plan and what implications it has for the future of Springfield, you can attend a public meeting being hosted by Greg Claxton of a group called Clean Energy Springfield. It will be held Wednesday, January 10 at 6:30pm in the Lincoln Library Carnegie Room.