Recent press releases via apolloalliance.org

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http://www.apolloalliance.org/for_the_press/presscenter.cfm?bSuppressLayout=1

Labor Unions, Environmentalists Unite for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
March 06, 2006

Wisconsin’s labor unions and environmental groups urged support for SB 459 Monday preceding Tuesday’s Assembly vote on the legislation. The legislation increases Wisconsin’s use of renewable energy to 10% by 2015 and secures funding for Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s energy efficiency program. The organizations cited a report by the Union of Concerned Scientists, “Increasing Wisconsin’s Renewable Energy Standard” that identifies the creation of over 2000 jobs based on the proposed standard

http://www.apolloalliance.org/for_the_press/presscenter.cfm?pressReleaseID=23

LEGISLATURE LAUNCHES ENERGY INDEPENDENCE EFFORT, BOOSTS BIOFUELS ECONOMY
March 06, 2006

The legislative session began with Republicans and Democrats calling for new energy independence strategies. And with strong leadership from Governor Christine Gregoire and Representative Janea Holmquist (R-Moses Lake), they opened up a large new market for biofuels in Washington State.

http://www.apolloalliance.org/for_the_press/presscenter.cfm?pressReleaseID=22

REPORT: STATES ENERGY POLICY PROVIDES MODEL FOR THE PRESIDENT
February 20, 2006

The states are already leading the way on clean energy as President Bush travels the country to sell his plan to end the country's "addiction to oil," according to a report released today by the Apollo Alliance.

http://www.apolloalliance.org/for_the_press/presscenter.cfm?pressReleaseID=21

APOLLO ALLIANCE PRESIDENT TO SPEAK AT INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION ASSEMBLY ON LABOUR AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN KENYA
January 12, 2006

Apollo Alliance President Jerome Ringo is the only American, of the more than 60 total presenters, on the agenda for this weekend’s Trade Union Assembly on Labour and the Environment in Nairobi, Kenya. The Assembly is organized by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) in co-operation with the International Labour Organization (ILO), The International Labour Foundation for Sustainable Development, and Global Compact.

http://www.apolloalliance.org/for_the_press/presscenter.cfm?pressReleaseID=20


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Americans have always pulled together during tough times to accomplish great missions. We can do it again. This time we need a moonshot for energy independence and good jobs. A crash program for sustainable energy independence would create three million good jobs, free the nation from imported oil, and promote a healthier environment. States and cities are leading the way toward a clean energy future. Now, the time has come for our nation to take up the challenge.