NRDC Proposes a Responsible Energy Policy for the 21st Century,Shows How Arctic Refuge Drilling Won't Bring Energy Independence

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NRDC Proposes a Responsible Energy Policy for the 21st Century,Shows How Arctic Refuge Drilling Won't Bring Energy Independence

Group's experts will show that America can meet its energy needs, save consumers billions of dollars annually and protect the environment

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Feb. 5 -/E-Wire/-- NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) will unveil an innovative new plan for U.S. energy policy that will meet the nation's needs and save consumers billions of dollars annually, without destroying pristine wilderness areas or rolling back environmental safeguards.

Among other things, NRDC experts will explain why the Bush administration's proposal to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge makes no sense from an economic, energy or environmental perspective, and how we can solve the current California electricity crisis without undermining state or federal air quality standards.

WHAT: Announcement of NRDC's Energy Policy for the 21st Century

WHEN: Tuesday, February 6, 10 a.m.

WHERE: National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW (corner of F St.) WHO: Gregory Wetstone, NRDC's program director; Dr. Daniel Lashof, an NRDC senior scientist who specializes in energy issues; Charles Clusen, an NRDC senior policy analyst who specializes in public land issues; and other NRDC experts.

The Natural Resources Defense Council is a national, non-profit organization of scientists, lawyers and environmental specialists dedicated to protecting public health and the environment. Founded in 1970, NRDC has more than 400,000 members nationwide, served from offices in New York, Washington, Los Angeles and San Francisco. More information is available through NRDC's Web site at www.nrdc.org.

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Elliott Negin or Liz Heyd, NRDC, (202) 289-6868

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