ENERGY FACT SHEET …

                              ENERGY

 FACT SHEET                   How we obtain and use energy has far-reaching implications for human health, fish
                              and wildlife, and the Earth's climate. The Izaak Walton League's energy program
                              works to reduce emissions of harmful air pollutants, prevent global warming,
                              promote energy efficiency, and foster the use of renewable energy.

                              CLEANING THE AIR

                              The League has been a champion for clean air for decades, recognizing the vital
                              link between air quality, human health, and the natural environment. Much of our
                              work has focused on cleaning up coal-fired power plants--a major source of air
                              pollutants that contribute to ozone, haze, and acid rain. These power plants also
                              emit mercury and carbon dioxide, contaminating our fisheries and leading to global
                              warming. In recent years, the League has helped establish new rules to reduce
                              mercury emissions from Midwestern power plants. In addition, we are leading
                              regional efforts to stop the construction of new coal-fired power plants and to
                              promote cleaner sources of energy.

                              CURTAILING GLOBAL WARMING

                              A changing climate means a changing environment for both people and wildlife.
                              In addition to documenting the effects climate change will have on wildlife and
                              outdoor recreation, the League has been a leader in the fight to reduce emissions
                              of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. To help prevent global warming, we
                              are working with a wide range of groups to implement new technologies that will
                              not only reduce emissions but also capture and store carbon dioxide already in the
                              Earth's atmosphere. Our success in the Midwest is serving as a model for regional
                              and national action.

                              PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY

                              For years the League has recognized that the cheapest, cleanest way to address
                              problems associated with energy use is to invest in energy efficiency. Our work has
                              helped establish new requirements for utilities to capture untapped energy savings
                              through conservation programs for customers. We also educate thousands of League
                              members and others on steps they can take to reduce their own energy consumption.

                              ADVANCING RENEWABLE ENERGY

                              From wind to biomass to solar, renewable resources can have significant
                              environmental benefits by producing clean energy. To reduce our dependence on
                              foreign sources of oil and better protect our environment, the League believes
THE IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE       electric utilities should be required to produce more energy from renewable
        OF AMERICA            sources. In addition, we work to identify and promote new sources of renewable
   707 Conservation Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878-2983   energy that are on the cutting edge of current technology.
   Phone: (301) 548-0150
    Fax: (301) 548-0146

     MIDWEST OFFICE             LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ENERGY PROGRAM
1619 Dayton Ave., Suite 202
    St. Paul, MN 55104
  Phone: (651) 649-1446         Phone: (651) 649-1446
   Fax: (651) 649-1494          E-mail: energy@iwla.org
                                Web: www.iwla.org/energy
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