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Midwest Governors Support Ethanol
The Midwestern Governors Association is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to uphold the Renewable Fuels Standard passed by Congress in December. In a letter to EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson, the group said that granting a waiver would be contrary to the agency’s mission of protecting human health and the environment. The letter adds that blame placed on ethanol …
Report: US Workers Ready for Green Economy
A new report says millions of workers in the U.S. will benefit from a green economy… and many workers already have the skills to make the jump to clean energy jobs. The National Resources Defense Council, a coalition of environmental organizations, has released a report titled “Job Opportunities for the Green Economy.” The paper, put together by the University of …
Green Host Urges Passage of Green Jobs Bill
A host of the Discovery Channel’s new “Planet Green” channel, which dedicates itself to earth-friendly causes, has written a pretty good opinion piece, urging the passage of a measure before Congress that will help create jobs in the renewable energy sector. In the piece on ItsGettingHotinHere.org titled, “Green-Collar Jobs or Rust-Belt Future,” model and environmental scientist (I know, I almost …
Clinton, Obama Make Pitches for Biofuels & Voters
The Democratic Party presidential nomination process rolls on (who’d have thunk it that we still wouldn’t have a nominee this late in the game?) with the next primary June 3rd in Montana, as well as Democratic and Republican primaries in South Dakota and the New Mexico Republican primary on the same day. Both Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama granted …
Scott Dixon’s Got Milk at 92nd Indy 500
In a race down to the pits, No. 9 Target Driver Scott Dixon with Chip Ganassi Racing sped past Vitor Meira during the final pit stop during a yellow to take the win at the Brickyard. Reporters commented on the look of shock on Scott’s face at winners circle and Scott confirmed that he was a bit shocked. “It’s almost …
Team Ethanol Closes in on Top 5 at Indy 500
We’re well into the final quarter of the 2008 Indy 500. There’s been more than a handful of crashes. But, Ryan Hunter-Reay has been holding a top 10 position for much of the race and is just shy of a top 5 spot. He now holds the 6th position after starting 20th. 2008 Indy 500 Photo Album
“E-logo” a Hit with Kids
The green ethanol flags were a hit with the crowd at the 2008 IPL Festival Parade, especially with the kids. Spectators could spot “e” flags waving at Monument Circle and along the parade route. Some kids were using the flags as drumsticks, beating in time to the college and high school bands that marched past. Well, keeping time in their …
IndyCar Drivers Imagine the Win
What would Team Ethanol Driver Ryan Hunter-Reay do if he won the Indy 500? Check out this IndyStar.com video to find out: 2008 Indy 500 Photo Album
The Indy Buzz about Ethanol
The media has been keeping Team Ethanol Driver Ryan Hunter-Reay busy. When I popped in for the first session of driver interviews I saw that media interest in Ryan maintained a steady flow. Phillip Wilson from the Indianapolis Star got a quick video interview of Ryan. Phillip says the video will be posted on IndyStar.com later today. Be sure to …