House Democrats Go Green with Enthusiasm ; Adopt Plan for Carbon-Neutral Capitol

The Washington Times › April 20, 2007

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House Democratic leaders yesterday adopted an "aggressive" blueprint for making the U.S. Capitol carbon-neutral, including a recommendation to buy up to $1 million in carbon credits to offset greenhouse gas emissions.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, announced that the House office buildings have begun switching out 12,000 light bulbs as part of the "Green the Capitol" initiative.

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House Democrats Go Green with Enthusiasm ; Adopt Plan for Carbon-Neutral Capitol

"Global warming is one of the biggest challenges of our time. ... It's time for Congress to act on its own carbon footprint," she said, pointing to the glare emitted by t...

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