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We are at a crossroads:
A chance to choose a new path on energy

America needs to change course. Solving our dead-end dependence on oil and other fossil fuels, skyrocketing energy costs, and global warming requires us to shift to clean, homegrown, renewable energy.

But ExxonMobil and other big energy companies are spending millions of their record profits on political contributions, ads and lobbyists to keep us on the wrong path—with more of the same policies that got us into this mess.

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Legislators Endorse Smart Growth Principles 10/09/2008

Environment Maryland today released a list of Maryland lawmakers who have endorsed a strict set of principles for smart growth legislation. Four senators and twenty delegates from throughout the state have made the endorsement, calling for reforming local growth plans, changing zoning designations to preserve rural land, and offering transportation choices so that people can be less dependent on cars.

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Frank Kratovil: Clean energy 9/29/2008

Maryland voters in the 1st District have a clear choice this November in the election for U.S. Congress. Frank Kratovil is a leader in embracing a new energy future for America — one in which we use energy wisely and get more of our energy from clean, homegrown renewable sources.

Building an Energy-Efficient America: Zero Energy and High Efficiency Buildings 7/01/2008

America is the largest consumer of energy in the world. Almost half of the energy we use — 10 percent of the energy in the world — powers our buildings. We could be using far less energy in our buildings. Homes and businesses exist that use a fraction of the energy of typical buildings — some also generate 100 percent or more of the energy needed to power them on-site, using renewable sources such as wind and solar power.