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Stormclouds over Desert Protection Act of 2010: conservation pitted against renewable energy
A Senate committee this morning took up legislation authored by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) that attempts to balance alternative energy development and protection of natural resources in the Mojave. At issue: would the bill hinder the development of solar projects in the desert?
A Senate committee this morning took up legislation authored by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) that attempts to balance alternative energy development and protection of natural resources in the Mojave. At issue: would the bill hinder the development of solar projects in the desert?
Guests:
Molly Peterson, KPCC reporter
John White, executive director, Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Technologies
Chase Huntley, clean energy policy advisor, the Wilderness Society