Topic – President Obama
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Tax package includes extension of grants for green power plants
Incentives to run through 2011
The tax deal passed on December 17 included a one-year extension of federal subsidies for solar power plants.
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New transit funding criteria will promote livability
Some Bush restrictions will go
Cost-effectiveness will no longer be more important than congestion relief and environmental benefits, making it easier to fund transit projects.
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Obama supports additional $50 billion for transportation
Designed to create more jobs
The extra spending, which could come from leftover financial bailout money, would essentially double the amount of transportation stimulus money.
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SMU Engineering Professor named next Region VI EPA Administrator
Environmentalists are ecstatic
Dr. Al Armendariz has been chosen by the Obama administration to be the next Region VI EPA Administrator, much to the delight of environmental advocates.
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Obama emphasizes urban revitalization
Changing policies takes time
The president is using the stimulus package and a variety of agencies to begin shifting federal urban policies that have long been set in stone.
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President Obama to reemphasize climate change
Shift comes at critical time
With two speeches, one at the UN and one at the G-20 summit, Obama hopes to shift the focus to climate change before December's Copenhagen conference.
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Deputy transportation nominee has solid reputation
Environmentalists support him
John D. Porcari, who would be Ray LaHood's deputy if confirmed, is well-respected as Maryland's director of transportation despite one controversial decision.
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New auto standards would reduce greenhouse emissions
40 percent more efficient
The regulations would increase fuel efficiency by almost 40 percent while lowering automotive greenhouse gas emissions by one-third by 2016.
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