President Obama
directed federal agencies and the military to nearly triple renewable energy
consumption by the end of the decade, setting a target of getting 20 percent of
electricity from renewable sources.
The move, which comes through
executive order, is the latest in a series of administrative efforts the White
House has employed to address climate change through curbing greenhouse gas
emissions. And focusing on the federal government -- the nation's largest
energy user -- could have a significant impact.
"Meeting this
renewable energy goal will reduce pollution in our communities, promote
American energy independence, and support homegrown energy produced by American
workers," the White House said. Obama
pledged in June to lean on regulations and executive authority to address
climate change, as Republicans in the House and the Senate --
with some centrist Democrats -- have been resistant to legislation that would
cut carbon pollution…..To Read More…..
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