Observations
On March 4 the AFL-CIO issued a statement on Climate Change and Green Jobs. In part the statement read, "It is time for our nation to take bold steps to meet the 21st Century challenges related to climate change.
House sub-Committee holds hearings on water issues in the southeast on March 11. Congressmen from Georgia, Florida and Federal agency officials give testimony.
EPA unveils a plan for helping ports reduce the impact of the steady growth of maritime commerce. Six program areas of support are to be available.
US federation of Public Interest Research Groups (PRIG) releases a report encouraging more support for public transit; criticizes Administration budget for proposing to transfer $3.2 billion from transit to highways.
2nd Northeast Climate and Competitiveness Summit held in Baltimore. Keynote speakers were Hon. Earl Blumenauer, Congressman from Oregon and Hon. Edward Rendell, Governor of Pennsylvania. Adaption and Mitigation issues related to climate change were topics of discussion.
