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California unveils ambitious emissions plan - 30% cut by 2020 (07/03/2008)
California's Air Resources Board has released a draft plan to reduce California's greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent over the next 12 years. The ARB says that the recommended reduction measures will continue to drive innovation, improve the environment and enhance public health, support the growth of the cleantech sector and create thousands of new jobs. Eighty percent of the emission cuts will be reached by government regulations with the remainder coming from a new emissions trading system, The Christian Science Monitor reports. Development of the Scoping Plan is a central requirement of AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 , that calls on California to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Central to the draft plan is a cap and trade program covering 85 percent of the state's emissions. This program will be developed in conjunction with the Western Climate Initiative, comprised of seven states and three Canadian provinces, to create a regional carbon market.

U.S. Lifts Moratorium on New Solar Projects (07/03/2008)
Under increasing public pressure over its decision to temporarily halt all new solar development on public land, the Bureau of Land Management said Wednesday that it was lifting the freeze, barely a month after it was put into effect. The bureau had announced on May 29 that it was no longer processing new applications to build solar power plants on land it oversees in six Western states after federal officials said they needed first to study the environmental effects of solar energy, a process that would take two years.

UT: Most state workers in Utah shifting to 4-day week (07/03/2008)
Utah this summer will become what experts say is the first state to institute a mandatory four-day work week for most state employees, joining local governments across the nation that are altering schedules to save money, energy and resources.

Driving the SmartWay: EPA Debuts New Campaign to Help Drivers Save Fuel, Money and Protect the Environment (07/03/2008)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching the SmartWay Leaf Campaign to encourage consumers to purchase SmartWay-certified cars and trucks. SmartWay is an innovative partnership among government, businesses, and consumers designed to protect the environment, cut fuel consumption, and improve air quality while reducing greenhouse gases. The national campaign features broadcast, radio, and print public service announcements that will help consumers recognize the SmartWay leaf as a symbol of cleaner and more fuel efficient transportation choices.

Climate Scorecard ranks U.S. last among largest economies (07/03/2008)
The U.S. has done the least among the world's eight biggest economies to address global warming, a study released Thursday found.

The Cradle to Cradle Mindset (07/03/2008)
Sustainable product design has moved well past the advent of corn-based candy wrappers and toothbrushes made from recycled yogurt cups. Today's manufacturers are embracing Cradle to Cradle design (C2C), an environmentally intelligent sustainable design methodology that has been applied to everything from polyester cloth to foam core insulation and ergonomic office chairs to mailing envelopes.

Greenpeace's Higher Standards Harder to Attain (07/03/2008)
Of the 18 electronics companies evaluated in the 8th edition of Greenpeace's Guide to Greener Electronics released on June 25, only two companies -- Sony Ericsson and Sony -- scored above 5/10. The overall score of the ranked companies plummeted as Greenpeace tightened requirements on electronic waste (e-waste) and toxic chemicals and added new requirements for evaluating companies' impact on global warming.

Auxiliaries: Frigel and Heisler Green reach sustainable process water agreement (07/03/2008)
Pairing environmentally-friendly water-treatment chemicals and services for cooling towers, boilers, and waste water with a closed loop systems for process-cooling water, Frigel North America (Lake Zurich, IL) has announced a new partnership with Heisler Green. In a press release, Frigel said the addition of Heisler Green's CoolGreen product line will allow its Ecodry technology to provide manufacturers cost savings by eliminating ongoing maintenance due to corrosion or bacteria issues, as well as reducing water usage by up to 80%. Jim Green, VP of Heisler Green, said that cooling water accounts for approximately 98% of industrial water used in the U.S. Frigel's closed-loop Ecodry cooling system, which has more than 5000 manufacturing installations worldwide, already reduces water use and keeps cooling water clean.

Funding: EPA looks for bids to reduce hypoxic zone in Gulf (07/02/2008)
EPA plans to award up to $4.2 million in targeted watershed grants to reduce the hypoxic zone in the northern Gulf of Mexico. EPA is soliciting proposals that will use water quality trading programs to reduce nutrient loads, particularly from the Ohio River, the Upper Mississippi River, or the Lower Mississippi River. These three sub-basins provide the most nutrients to the Gulf, contributing to the hypoxic zone, an oxygen-depleted area that cannot support aquatic life. Excess nutrients come from a wide range of sources, including runoff from developed land, atmospheric deposition, soil erosion, agricultural fertilizers, and sewage and industrial discharges. "This is seed money to grow an innovative solution to nutrient pollution and cut the size of the Gulf of Mexico's dead zone," said Assistant Administrator for Water Benjamin H. Grumbles.

Engineering Design and Innovation (07/02/2008)
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Engineering Design and Innovation (EDI) Grants. EDI funds advances in basic design theory, tools and software to implement design theory, and new design methods that span multiple domains, such as design for the environment and for manufacturability. Responses due 10/1/08. For more info, contact Judy Vance at jmvance@nsf.gov or visit the website. Refer to Sol# PD-08-1464.(Grants.gov 6/16/08)

ON: Garbage In, Megawatts Out (07/02/2008)
This week, city counselors in Ottawa, Ontario, unanimously approved a new waste-to-energy facility that will turn 400 metric tons of garbage per day into 21 megawatts of net electricity--enough to power about 19,000 homes. Rather than burning trash to generate heat, as with an incinerator, the facility proposed by Ottawa-based PlascoEnergy Group employs electric-plasma torches to gasify the municipal waste and enlist the gas to generate electricity.

GA: Georgia Judge Yanks Coal Power Permit on Climate Concerns (07/02/2008)
A Fulton County Superior Court judge today issued a decision that blocks construction of the first coal-burning power plant proposed in Georgia in more than 20 years. The judge ruled that the new plant must limit its emissions of the heat-trapping gas carbon dioxide.

Electro-Shock Therapy (07/02/2008)
With the Chevy Volt, General Motors -- battered, struggling for profitability, fed up with being eclipsed by Toyota and the Prius -- is out to reinvent the automobile, and itself.

US$1 Million Rio Tinto Alcan Prize For Sustainability Now Open For Entries (07/02/2008)
Rio Tinto Alcan and the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) are pleased to announce the US$1 million Rio Tinto Alcan Prize for Sustainability 2008 is now open for entries. Information on eligibility criteria and how to enter the Prize is available at www.alcanprizeforsustainability.com. The closing date for receipt of entries is midnight, 12 September 2008 (GMT).

Trains to answer traffic, cost, pollution cries? (07/02/2008)
Shifting a fourth of U.S. freight from trucks to railroads by 2026 would spare each American an average of 41 hours of travel time, 79 gallons of fuel, and $985 in gas expenses each year, according to the seventh annual Congestion Relief Index on Tuesday.

China invites world architects to design solar schools for quake areas (07/02/2008)
An international architectural design competition for the so-called "Sun-lit Schools" was launched here Wednesday, to seek solutions for solar-fueled school buildings in the countryside.

EPA Recognizes Leadership in Beneficial Uses of Industrial Materials (07/02/2008)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Coal Combustion Products Partnership (C2P2) is presenting 20 organizations and individuals with awards for safely increasing the use of coal combustion products. Coal combustion products are the byproducts generated from burning coal in coal-fired power plants. Some of the achievements recognized include finding new uses for coal combustion products and developing a web-based educational tool that teaches civil engineering students about the benefits and uses of these products.

Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award Winners (07/02/2008)
U.S. EPA has announced the winners of the 2008 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. Several have connections to the Great Lakes states.

Alternative Energy: The Movie (07/01/2008)
When it comes to alternative energy, here's a thought: Maybe we're looking for answers in all the wrong places. Forget scientists, forget corporate laboratories. Instead, let's go to the movies.

Citing Need for Assessments, U.S. Freezes Solar Energy Projects (07/01/2008)
The freeze has caused widespread concern in the industry, forcing fledgling solar companies to wait just as demand for alternative energy is accelerating.

HI: Lingle signs solar water heater bill into law (07/01/2008)
Hawai'i has become the first state in the country to require the installation of solar water heaters on new single-family homes.

Sapporo Plans Carbon Labels For Beer (07/01/2008)
Starting next year, Sapporo Breweries will put a carbon label on cans of its Black Label draft beer stating how much carbon dioxide is emitted per can during the entire production and disposal process, the Daily Yomiuri reports.

John Deere To Cut GHG Emissions 25% By 2014 (07/01/2008)
John Deere plans to reduce its total global greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent from 2005 to 2014.

NJ: Governor is urged to push feds to ease ethanol production (07/01/2008)
With food prices soaring in the face of a federal mandate to increase production of corn-based ethanol, food producers and retailers yesterday called on Gov. Jon Corzine to petition the federal government to relax the ethanol requirement.

Collaborators Release Tools for Effective Utility Management (07/01/2008)
Six associations representing the U.S. water and wastewater sector, in collaboration with EPA, have released a series of tools designed to help water and wastewater utilities advance effective management practices to achieve long-term sustainability. The tools are based on the "10 Attributes of Effectively Managed Utilities and five Keys to Management Success" first identified in a report released by the group in May 2007.

Research: Old data centers can be nearly as 'green' as new ones (07/01/2008)
Revamping existing data centers can achieve energy efficiency close to those built from scratch to be greener, according to an early report Thursday from Accenture, which analyzed results of case studies backed by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.

Weather Risks Cloud Promise of Biofuel (07/01/2008)
Recent storms and floods have highlighted the risks of an economy that has grown more dependent on corn for fuel.

MT: The Festival of the Winds in Montana showcases alternative energy (07/01/2008)
The Festival of the Winds has arrived in Harlowton, Montana, and every stool at Wade's Drive-In is taken. I lean over the counter to ask where I might find some of the festival activities, but the waitress has no time for small talk. As she hurries past I catch a glimpse of her blue t-shirt emblazoned with a towering white wind turbine. "What do you mean," she barks over her shoulder, "it's everywhere. It's a whole town thing."

Climate Change has Implications for National Security (07/01/2008)
The National Intelligence Council (NIC) has completed a new classified assessment that explores how climate change could threaten U.S. security in the next 20 years by causing political instability, mass movements of refugees, terrorism, or conflicts over water and other resources in specific countries.

EPA Honors Recipients of 2008 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards (06/27/2008)
For the 13th straight year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing chemical technologies developed by leading researchers and industrial innovators that are making significant contributions to pollution prevention in the United States. The awards will be given out this evening, June 24, at the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. The Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards are given in five categories: Academic, Small Business, Greener Synthetic Pathways, Greener Reaction Conditions and Designing Greener Chemicals. The 2008 award-winner technologies are: A novel method to make complex molecules cleanly and efficiently developed by Professors Robert E. Maleczka, Jr. and Milton R. Smith, III of Michigan State University, Lansing, Mich. A safe way to harness the reactivity of alkali metals developed by SiGNa Chemistry, Inc. of New York, N.Y. Biobased resins for toner ink that are easily removed during paper recycling developed by Battelle of Columbus, Ohio A three-part system to monitor and treat cooling water developed by Nalco Company of Naperville, Ill. A second-generation green chemistry pesticide developed by Dow AgroSciences of Indianapolis, Ind.

E-Junk is No Joke (06/27/2008)
The constant quest for faster, more efficient electronics has created an international waste disposal nightmare because electronic components frequently contain lead, mercury, cadmium, and other toxic materials. The need for responsible electronics stewardship is urgent. There are steps every organization can take now--through comprehensive lifecycle management--to reduce the electronics waste burden. The strategy not only protects the environment, it also offers opportunities to demonstrate leadership, receive internal and external recognition, save money, and track assets more effectively.

Hybrid Technology May Not Provide Expected Fleet ROI (06/27/2008)
As the cost of oil and related fuel products (such as diesel fuel, particularly in the United States) continues to rise, owners and drivers are looking for new technology to get more miles per gallon. Hybrid technology has the ability to deliver efficiency, but ABI Research asserts that fleet managers and operators need to carefully evaluate the costs and benefits of hybrids.

MN: First Reporting Deadline Nears for Electronics Retailers (06/27/2008)
As the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act approaches its first anniversary, retailers of video display devices (monitors, laptops and TVs) are nearing their first reporting deadline. Retailers who sell to households in Minnesota have until July 1, 2008 to report to each manufacturer the number of video display devices they sold during the previous program year (July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008).

The Greenest Cities: How city dwellers manage a lower carbon footprint than their country cousins (06/26/2008)
It ain't easy being green. But surprisingly, big-city dwellers have less of an environmental impact than their country cousins. According to a new report by the Brookings Institution released Thursday, residents of the 100 biggest metropolitan areas emit on average 2.47 metric tons of carbon per person per year, 14 percent less than the 2.87 ton American average. The cities with the smallest carbon footprint per capita: Honolulu, Los Angeles and metropolitan Portland.

As Oil Prices Rise, Car Companies Look to Electric Future (06/26/2008)
Rising oil prices and improvements in battery technology are fueling new interest in electric cars. Many car companies -- including industry giant General Motors and small start-up Tesla Motors -- are planning to release new vehicles in the next two years. Tonight on the NewsHour, Spencer Michels looks at the future of the electric car.

Home Renovations Get Green Treatment (06/26/2008)
A renovation project is the perfect time to turn your home into a green building -- one that uses energy and water efficiently, saves on operating expenses, and lowers the building's impact on the environment. When most people think of green buildings, they think of new construction. But in the last several years, even minor renovations have been getting the green treatment. And experts are saying that eco-friendly homes full of features such as programmable thermostats, skylights, and Energy Star appliances can add up to 25 percent more to the value of your home.

Home Depot Offers Recycling for Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (06/25/2008)
Some big retailers are promoting compact fluorescent light bulbs as a way to save energy. But improper disposal of the bulbs creates a hazard, because they contain small amounts of mercury. Recycling them is about to get easier. Home Depot, the nation's second-largest retailer, will announce on Tuesday that it will take back old compact fluorescents in all 1,973 of its stores in the United States, creating the nation's most widespread recycling program for the bulbs.

UL Spreads the Word on CFL Safety, Disposal (06/25/2008)
While consumers are highly receptive to compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs), conflicting messages about CFLs are leaving people confused about the safety of the lamps, specifically regarding mercury and end-of-life issues when the lamp burns out.

IL: Energy-efficiency expert offers ideas for a greener future (06/25/2008)
Bill Rose is no Johnny-come-lately to the green revolution. He's no Pollyanna either. A research architect at the University of Illinois' Building Research Council who has served as a consultant on museum and historic-building projects, Rose has long been an advocate of energy-efficient building practices. For starters, he believes residential and commercial buildings alike should be as air-tight as possible, outfitted with double- and triple-glazed windows and stuffed full of thermal insulation. But unlike many new riders on the eco-bandwagon, Rose has been around the energy-conservation block. As a result, his vision of the future isn't particularly, well ... rosy. And where others see only green, Rose sees gradations -- what he defines as "light green" and "dark green" approaches to energy efficiency.

Standards Set for Energy-Conserving LED Lighting (06/25/2008)
Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in cooperation with national standards organizations, have taken the lead in developing the first two standards for solid-state lighting in the United States. This new generation lighting technology uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) instead of incandescent filaments or fluorescent tubes to produce illumination that cuts energy consumption significantly.

ON: Eastern Ontario Is Canada's Green Energy Patch (06/25/2008)
Alberta may be Canada's oil patch, but Eastern Ontario may be Ontario's only "green energy" patch for the next few years. The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) recently announced changes to Ontario's standard offer program for renewable energy that will limit new projects in almost all parts of Ontario except Eastern Ontario. A new map of available transmission capacity in Ontario was released on June 2.

Renewable Energy Incentives for Low and Middle Income Families (06/25/2008)
What are some incentives that can be authorized by the U.S. government that would promote the use of renewable energy for low and middle income families?

Rethinking the Country Life as Energy Costs Rise (06/25/2008)
Skyrocketing energy prices are inflating the costs of living on the distant edges of metropolitan areas.

White House Refused to Open Pollutants E-Mail (06/25/2008)
The White House told E.P.A. officials that it would not open an e-mail sent in December that argued that greenhouse gases are pollutants that must be controlled.

IBM Launches 'Carbon Strategy' Service in Project Big Green (06/25/2008)
How green are your feet? That's the question IBM wants to answer as it launches a new consulting service to determine the carbon footprint of IT organizations and help those organizations plan for greener operations throughout and beyond the enterprise.

Green and Lean: Four Steps to Improving Data Center Efficiency without Capital Expenditures (06/25/2008)
Increasing the efficiency of your data center doesn't have to mean spending a great deal of money. Larry Pepper, senior practice manager for EMC Infrastructure Consulting, shows how you can green your data center and reduce operating costs while working within your existing capital budget.

Clorox on Brita cartridge recycling: Not so easy (06/25/2008)
Drinking filtered water may save plastic bottles, but what happens when you need a new filter cartridge?

The New Trophy Home, Small and Ecological (06/24/2008)
Homes are a new arena for LEED ratings, environmental badges of honor usually given to commercial buildings.

A Green Coal Baron? (06/24/2008)
Why Jim Rogers says going green can save the energy business.

Sea of Trash (06/24/2008)
The world's oceans are filling with bottles, wrappers and other flotsam. Is there anything better to be done than picking it off the beach, one piece at a time?

Years Later, Climatologist Renews His Call for Action (06/24/2008)
Twenty years after turning climate change into breaking news, James E. Hansen will tell a House committee on Monday that it is not too late to defuse what he calls the "global warming time bomb."

Green Law: Sustainability in the Legal Community (06/24/2008)
You can imagine the number of times lawyers hear the phrase, "Can I have that in writing?" Between all the legal memos and documents, one lawyer could use as much as a half-ton of paper a year, according to the American Bar Association. Last year the group joined the EPA to launch a program to help lawyers become more environmentally responsible. And then just last month, a group of attorneys released the Green Guide for Lawyers. One of those attorneys, Dave Scott, with Luper Neidenthal and Logan in Columbus, Ohio, recently joined GreenBiz Radio to discuss the guide, sustainability in the legal profession, and the ways in which his law firm is trying to make its operations greener.

Five Ways Businesses Can Avoid 'Green Fatigue' (06/24/2008)
You may have noticed an article by Alex Williams in the New York Times last week entitled "The Era of Green Noise." The article hits on some trends we're seeing, especially in the green lifestyle area, with people worn out by the green barrage of choices and information. Green advertising and/or pitches might get a roll of the eyes, or worse, some backlash. People may just repel and fight against the message. So businesses are starting to get concerned about the proper way to move forward given this "green fatigue" from the "green noise." I've been thinking about this and have a few suggestions for businesses that want to keep a quality connection to their customers.

EPA to Undertake Scientific and Regulatory Evaluation of Formaldehyde Use in Pressed Wood Products (06/24/2008)
EPA is launching a broad effort to gain a greater scientific understanding of the potential health risks of formaldehyde's use in pressed wood products. Through this process, EPA will develop risk assessments on the potential adverse health effects, evaluate the costs and benefits of possible control technologies and approaches, and determine whether EPA action is needed to address any identified risks.

NY: It's all happening at the zoo (06/24/2008)
When you try to envision New York City's first LEED-certified Gold-landmarked building, you probably picture Manhattan institutions such as the New York Public Library or the Metropolitan Museum of Art. But actually, in the greening of this city of skyscrapers and subways, of cultural icons and financial powerhouses, it is the lions who are leading the way. And you can see it for yourself, starting mid-June.

Whole Systems Green Cleaning (06/24/2008)
Most green cleaning programs focus on using less toxic cleaning chemicals. While using greener cleaning products contributes to a healthier and greener workplace environment, facilities managers can do so much more.

EPA Proposes Standards for Water Efficient Homes (06/24/2008)
To protect our nation's water supply for future use, the Environmental Protection Agency is promoting and enhancing the market for water efficient products through the WaterSense program. The latest is a draft specification for water-efficient new single-family homes. The specification will create standards that new homes must meet to be certified and labeled as WaterSense homes.

EPA Honors Recipients of 2008 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards (06/24/2008)
For the 13th straight year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing chemical technologies developed by leading researchers and industrial innovators that are making significant contributions to pollution prevention in the United States. The awards will be given out this evening, June 24, at the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Home Depot Offers Recycling for Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (06/24/2008)
Home Depot's move will create the nation's most widespread recycling program for the energy-saving bulbs, which have to be properly disposed of since they contain small amounts of mercury.

NY: Photos: Green building gear in Gotham (06/23/2008)
The Green BuildingsNY event this week had a little bit of everything, from LED lights to living walls and recyclable carpets.

Joint venture to use coal emissions to grow algae for biofuels (06/23/2008)
Algae's clout as a fuel feedstock seems to grow every day. Inventure Chemical and Seambiotic announced this week a joint venture to create biofuels from algae fed by a coal-fired power plant.

Travelers Shift to Rail as Cost of Fuel Rises (06/23/2008)
Amtrak has set records for its number of passengers and ticket revenues, but it faces many difficulties in growing quickly enough to meet demand.

New Samsung handsets made from corn (06/20/2008)
Samsung Electronics on Monday unveiled two new mobile phones made with plastic made from corn as it expands initiatives aimed at being more nature-friendly.

Are green IT premiums worth the cost? (06/20/2008)
Organizations are investing in green computers -- that is, machines that are energy efficient and built in an environmentally responsible manner -- at ever-increasing rates. Sometimes they pay a small premium to do this. Is it worth it? They seem to think so. And their belief is not unfounded. Organizations that invest in green hardware find that the energy savings, extended product lifecycle, and other benefits more than make up for the additional price of that hardware.

Support grows for universal power adapter (06/20/2008)
A technology that could help the environment by eliminating the need to ship a power adapter with every electronics device got a vote of confidence Friday from consumer electronics maker Westinghouse Digital Electronics.

EPA Encourages Proper Use of Programmable Thermostats (06/20/2008)
When used correctly, Energy Star-qualified programmable thermostats can save money on energy bills and help fight global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. If consumers manage their heating and cooling schedules accordingly, a programmable thermostat can save about $180 a year on home energy bills.

The GreenSage Guide to Selecting Wood Wisely (06/20/2008)
To spare the world's rainforests, we must reduce the imports of tropical woods. According to the Rainforest Relief Organization, we need to reduce tropical wood imports by 90% with the remaining 10% coming only from non-old growth logging which has been independently certified as well managed. Particularly instrumental in this effort is the wood accredited by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), an international nonprofit organization that sets standards for responsible forest management.

An Open Letter to the EPA on Whether We Should Give Up on Renewable Fuels (06/20/2008)
The purpose of the Renewable Fuels Standard is to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, reverse the effects of greenhouse gas emissions, and eventually end the toxic releases from petroleum, coal, and other fossil fuels. The idea is to replace these fuels with clean alternatives like ethanol, which, unlike fossil fuels, are based on captured solar energy that is constantly renewed.

NY: New York Commission Approves 229-Megawatt Wind Farm (06/20/2008)
The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized the construction and operation of a wind energy project capable of generating 229 megawatts (MW) of electricity in the Towns of Clinton and Ellenburg, in the far northeast corner of the state. The Marble River Wind Farm will be New York's second largest wind facility and will connect to an existing New York Power Authority transmission line.

New Report Available on Ecosystems and Climate Change (06/20/2008)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a report that can help reduce the potential impact of climate change on estuaries, forests, wetlands, coral reefs, and other sensitive ecosystems. The report, entitled Preliminary Review of Adaptation Options for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources, identifies strategies to protect the environment as these changes occur.

Survey: Americans Want Country to Use Solar Energy (06/20/2008)
A nearly unanmous number of Americans, from all political parties, overwhelmingly support development and funding of solar energy. Ninety-one percent of Republicans, 97 percent of Democrats, and 98 percent of Independents agree that developing solar power is vital to the United States. These and other findings were reported in the SCHOTT Solar Barometer(TM), a nationally representative survey conducted by the independent polling firm, Kelton Research.

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