Governor's Strategy to Combat Climate Change

Burlington, Vermont - November 20, 2007

"I'm pleased to announce that the state will partner with the (University of Vermont) and other higher education institutions to form the Vermont Climate Collaborative," said Gov. Jim Douglas, R-Vermont.

Douglas says partnering with UVM and other colleges will spawn research into renewable energy sources, and help the state create an entire economic sector based on green jobs.

But many listening to the Governor's announcement criticize the plan for lacking solid, attainable goals.

James Moore of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group called the proposal nothing but "hot air."

"You have to earn those carbon credits and there was nothing today proposed that's actually going to allow the state to earn carbon credits," said Moore.

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