GreenLex News:

House Passes Bill to Address Threat of Climate Change NYT 6/26/09

Is there an alarming climate crisis?

FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA:

"Closing the Carbon Loophole and Cracking Down on Polluters:

We must take immediate action to reduce the carbon pollution that threatens our climate and sustains our dependence on fossil fuels. We have had limits in place on pollutants like sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and other harmful emissions for some time.  After decades of inaction, we will finally close the carbon pollution loophole by limiting the amount of carbon polluters are allowed to pump into the atmosphere.

Closing the Carbon Loophole. By stemming carbon pollution through a market-based cap, we can address in a systematic way all the energy challenges that we face: curbing our dependence on foreign oil, reducing our use of fossil fuels, and promoting new industries right here in America.
Protecting American Consumers. Revenues generated by closing the carbon loophole will be returned to the people, especially vulnerable families, communities, and businesses.
Promoting U.S. Competitiveness. Ensure a level playing field for domestic manufacturing and secure significant actions to combat climate change by our trading partners."

www.whitehouse.gov

"A scientific study commissioned by the Bush administration concluded yesterday that the lower atmosphere was indeed growing warmer and that there was 'clear evidence of human influences on the climate system.' The finding eliminates a significant area of uncertainty in the debate over global warming, one that the administration has long cited as a rationale for proceeding cautiously on what it says would be costly limits on emissions of heat-trapping gases." New York Times, May 3, 2006

"...the media..continue to present what they call a 'balanced picture' ...as a result the public remains confused...the science has become clear...a vast majority- -99% of scientists realize that it is true, that the earth is getting warmer..." James E. Hansen, Director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies and Adjunct Professor at Columbia University's Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences. On Point, NPR, June 22, 2006

"In my view, the evidence is very strong and the effects of climate change are very alarming. The National Academy of Sciences has stated in unequivocal terms that the effects are substantial and the result of human activity." Senator John McCain

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GreenLex goals?

Our goal is to promote, support and initiate programs in Lexington before the FEI World Equestrian Games in 2010. The FEI states that: "The principles of long-term preservation of the environment, reduction of energy consumption and the use of non-pollution or recycled materials are strongly recommended to all the members of the equestrian family." See FEI Code of Conduct Towards Environment & Sustainable Development.

How do I join the discussion?

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What can I do here in Lexington?

Spread the word and ask people you know to see the movie “An Inconvenient Truth”. Who is your council person, state representatives, state congressman? Ask them if they support the signed "US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement" as well as Lexington's membership in the "Sierra Club Cool Cities" program. Join the Lexington Cool Cities Work Group. (LexCoolCity.org) Learn about the efforts of the Bluegrass Partnership for a Green Community. Learn about "Clean Coal". Join the Virtual March to stop global warming.

News Coverage

Jun 12th NewsTalk590 Jack Pattie 9AM-10AM

Jun., 12th 2009 "People walk in support of sidewalks along Tates Creek Road" Herald Leader

Jun. 11th 27NewsFirst

Nov. 30th, 2007 Kentucky Kernel article: "City picks 2 projects to pursue after games"  by Kelli Long

Oct. 4th, 2007: "The Green Grass of Hope: EarthJAM concert to promote advocacy through grooves."
By Charlie Denison, Cover Story W Weekly.

Sept. 27th 2007: "GreenLex" Cover story ACE Weekly.

Oct. 21st, 2006: "1st Green City Town Meeting" 10/16, 10/18, 10/20 and 10/21 on cable GTV3.

Oct. 17th, 2006: "1st Green City Town Meeting on GTV3 this week" Herald-Leader.

Sept. 22st, 2006: "UK has a part in a greener Lexington" Kentucky Kernel Editorial.

Sept. 20th, 2006: "1st Green City Town Meeting" Jack Pattie Show WVLK Talk590.

Sept 21st, 2006: "Emerald City" By Sarah Tackett, Ace Magazine.

Sept 17th, 2006: "Group hopes to get minds on green" By Andy Mead, Herald-Leader.

June 21st, 2006: "Better air sought for horse games" By Emily Yahr, Herald-Leader.

Green Directory

• BluegrassGreenDirectory.org
• "Too Hot Not Too Handle" HBO Documentary site with links to other important web sites with resources for teachers.