Chuck
08-01-2009, 10:58 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpg "We looked at all 50 governors in the US and compared their policies, transparency, and interest group ratings and ranked them. It was a monumental task," said Doug Mazeffa, Greenopia's director of re (http://greeneconomypost.com/greenopia-ranks-state-governors-for-environmental-responsibility-3709.htm)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/CA_Governor_Arnold_Schwarzenegger_signing_measure_to_cap_GHG_emissions.jpgTracey de Morsella - Greenopia (http://greeneconomypost.com) - July 29, 2009
The top of the list seems better defined than the bottom --Ed.
Greenopia recently released a comprehensive ranking of 50 governors in the US and compared their policies, transparency, and interest group ratings to determine which governors were eco-leaders and which state governments are most dedicated to preserving the environment. Topping the list is Governor Bill Ritter of Colorado, followed closely by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California. The entire ranking results are available at 50 Greenest Governors (http://www.greenopia.com/LA/Governors_search.aspx?category=Governors&Listpage=0&input=Name%20or%20product&subcategory=None). See the top ten below.
The Top Ten Greenest Governors
1. Bill Ritter of Colorado (D). Since becoming elected in 2006 Governor Bill Ritter has become branded as an environmental leader. The state has become a hub of renewable energy development. Colorado ranks numbers 6 and 11 in solar and wind energy generation respectively. Colorado is also aggressively pursuing new sites for solar and wind energy in order to further increase its renewable energy usage. Several biofuel plants are based in the state. Governor Ritter hintends that Colorado have the first LEED certified capitol building. Colorado is in the process of creating a zero energy district in Fort Collins, and has a comprehensive carbon offset program through Carbon Fund..... http://greeneconomypost.com/greenopia-ranks-state-governors-for-environmental-responsibility-3709.htm
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/CA_Governor_Arnold_Schwarzenegger_signing_measure_to_cap_GHG_emissions.jpgTracey de Morsella - Greenopia (http://greeneconomypost.com) - July 29, 2009
The top of the list seems better defined than the bottom --Ed.
Greenopia recently released a comprehensive ranking of 50 governors in the US and compared their policies, transparency, and interest group ratings to determine which governors were eco-leaders and which state governments are most dedicated to preserving the environment. Topping the list is Governor Bill Ritter of Colorado, followed closely by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California. The entire ranking results are available at 50 Greenest Governors (http://www.greenopia.com/LA/Governors_search.aspx?category=Governors&Listpage=0&input=Name%20or%20product&subcategory=None). See the top ten below.
The Top Ten Greenest Governors
1. Bill Ritter of Colorado (D). Since becoming elected in 2006 Governor Bill Ritter has become branded as an environmental leader. The state has become a hub of renewable energy development. Colorado ranks numbers 6 and 11 in solar and wind energy generation respectively. Colorado is also aggressively pursuing new sites for solar and wind energy in order to further increase its renewable energy usage. Several biofuel plants are based in the state. Governor Ritter hintends that Colorado have the first LEED certified capitol building. Colorado is in the process of creating a zero energy district in Fort Collins, and has a comprehensive carbon offset program through Carbon Fund..... http://greeneconomypost.com/greenopia-ranks-state-governors-for-environmental-responsibility-3709.htm