Resource Type:

Report-Paper

Posted On: Dec 03, 2008

Posted By: Heather Hamilton

URL:

http://docs.nrdc.org/legislation/leg_08112401.asp

Description:

Compiled by 29 of the country's largest environmental groups, Transition to Green is a 391-page transition plan for addressing the climate and energy crises.  It was delivered to the Obama team on November 25.

Grist. the online environmental news site, notes, "The report is notable for its breadth, as well as the fact that it unites 29 different groups representing a range of issues and positions on the political spectrum. The endorsers include groups that focus primarily on wildlife and public lands, transit groups, and environmental health advocates. Also included are groups that have publicly sparred over climate legislation in the past."