Smith says growth in the solar energy industry could be a boon for the environment and the economy at the same time.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

Paper,for example,has little impact on the environment as it is being used, but requires large amounts of energy and resources for its production."

VOA: standard.2009.03.30

Each year the Washington-based League of Conservation Voters releases a scorecard that rates the performance of members of Congress on environment and energy issues.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

Rabe says the League's indicates that most of the votes on energy and the environment were split along party lines, reflecting the deep political divisions evident in other Congressional efforts.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

"Of course what is important in this turmoil environment is that energy policy and energy common efforts for all Europe are important to avoid a crisis what we do have on the ground and to avoid the possible future crises,".

VOA: standard.2010.01.01