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Leaflet August
16, 2007 Hill Leaflet newsletters are part of the ACT's NeighborWoods Network, and are published for members, Hill staff, and conservation professionals. Newsletters feature timely information and public policy issues. Past issues are available in the Newsletters section of ACT's website. In this Issues:
Newsroom Energy Bill Adopted by House Without Trees Provision Washington, DC (August 4, 2007)- The House passed a wide-ranging energy bill on Saturday that will require most utilities to produce 15 percent of their electricity from renewable sources like wind and solar power. President Bush has vowed to veto the energy bill because it does nothing to encourage increased domestic production of oil and gas. The Energy Efficiency Through Trees legislation crafted by Rep. Doris O. Matsui was not introduced. Spotlight Issue Responsibile Climate Change Policies Include Trees We all hear a great deal these days about global warming and its potential problems. While those in urban forestry have long known about that planting and caring for trees reduces CO2 and greenhouse gases, several stories have appeared recently in popular news outlets suggesting that trees are not a solution in the fight against global warming. While these pop-media pieces represent the views of a few researchers, an overwhelming body of peer-reviewed research from forest scientists around the world points to the importance of forests in reducing carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, and slowing the build-up of greenhouse gases. Fortunately, federal, state, and local leaders are emerging to help address this enormous threat. Bill Tracker Energy Bill (H.R.3221 and H.R.2776)- Passed Full House Farm Bill (H.R.2419)- Passed Full House Energy and Water Development (H.R.2641)- Passed Full House Interior Bill (H.R.2643), includes Forest Service FY08 budget- Scheduled for Full House Community Forestry and Open Space Act (S.1131)- Introduced to Full Senate Clean Energy Act (H.R.6)- Introduced to Full House Green Infrastructure Incentives for Affordable Housing (H.R.1427)- Passed Full House High Performance Green Building Act (S.506)- Introduced to Full Senate Featured Representative Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) In bipartisan fashion, Rep. Ed Perlmutter recently announced his Green Office Initiative. The Initiative is a collaboration between the public policy, research, and local business communities to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. On the premise that energy independence is good for national security, the climate, and jobs, Rep. Perlmutter is spearheading a dialogue about the links between affordable housing, finance, energy efficiency, and urban forestry. Tree by Tree -- Street by Street - The Alliance for Community Trees is dedicated to improving the environment where 80% of Americans live: our cities, towns, and villages. Together, ACT's national network of members have planted and cared for 7.8 million trees with help from 450,000 volunteers. The Alliance for Community Trees depends on the support and generosity of individuals, foundations, and businesses to achieve our trees-and-people mission of healthy and livable communities for all. For more information please contact us at (301) 277-0040 or on the web at www.actrees.org. Tell your friends about the Hill Leaflet. Copyright (c) 2007 Alliance for Community Trees (http://actrees.org). Please use and share ACT's materials freely with anyone interested in urban forestry, but with this copyright notice intact. Send a copy of the cited publication to us. About this communication: You are receiving this email because you opted-in to the NeighborWoods Network. To stop receiving NeighborWoods Network communications, reply to this message with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line. For information about how we protect your information, please read our privacy policy at: http://actrees.org/site/privacyPolicy.php. Alliance
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