Earth Angel: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa declared that by 2020, his city won’t use coal anymore. Instead, the power L.A. now gets from coal will be derived from renewable energy sources. Sierra Club Maine Ideal: Since Edwards Dam on the Kennebec River was taken down a decade ago, 17 miles of the waterway have been restored. NPR Hot Seat: According to a WWF study, the United States ranks toward the bottom of G8 countries in cutting

emissions and moving toward clean energy. Global Warming is Real Anchoring Emissions: The EPA announced plans to reduce air pollution produced by ocean-going ships; California took it a step further by requiring entering vessels to switch to a cleaner fuel when approaching the coast. ENN and Los Angeles Times Post-War Green: The Department of Labor is providing grants to train about 3,000 veterans for green jobs. Los Angeles Times –Avital Binshtock

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Daily Roundup: July 2, 2009