Yesterday's Power Grid A Big Hurdle For Tomorrow's Power

As carbon emissions skyrocket and the ice cap shrinks, more is being spent on alternative fuels but the results aren't always as expected. With the power grid in dire need of expansion, wind power generators have had to cut production because the grid can't always handle the added electricity. A Gallup poll points to strong support for government investment in clean energy, but surveys have long shown that support for environmental measures varies when economic tradeoffs are factored in. For more, check out our issue guide and our climate change discussion starter.

Tags: alternative fuels, biofuels, clean energy, Economy, Energy, Environment, power grid, wind power

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Homework For The New Administration And The 111th Congress

Entering a new era in Washington is a good time for many things, including a good hard look at what needs to be done to improve our education system, from pre-kindergarten all the way up through college. With that in mind, we've put together an education reform "to do" list for the president-elect and members of the 111th Congress. We invite you to check out the list and then log on to our site to discuss the education issues you feel should be priorities in 2009.

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