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Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer Lays Out State's Energy Future in Ceres Sustainability Podcast

Interview first in three-part podcast series exploring energy economy in the Rocky Mountain West

Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer Lays Out State's Energy Future in Ceres Sustainability Podcast

Interview first in three-part podcast series exploring energy economy in the Rocky Mountain West

Published 08-24-11

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Ceres launched its first episode today in a three-part podcast series exploring Montana’s energy future. The episode features Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, now serving his second term as governor, who discusses why he is keen to kick America’s dependency on foreign fuel supplies.

Listen to the podcast here: www.ceres.org/resources/podcasts/montana-energy-part-one/view.

From limited traditional fuel sources like oil and coal to newer, cleaner energy like wind, solar and biomass, nothing is off the table when it comes to meeting the growing global demand for energy. While the energy market is increasingly global, the debate over the sustainability of U.S. energy use is rooted in regional geographies, statewide politics and local communities – from those affected by discreet projects to those that will be most affected by climate impacts. To shed some light on just how complex and nuanced these energy issues are, Ceres focuses its sights on the state of Montana, which shares the largest coal deposits in the U.S. (along with Wyoming), ranks fifth among states for potential wind energy production and is home to one of the largest domestic oil shale deposits.

In a 2008 Democratic National Convention keynote speech, Governor Schweitzer highlighted the risks and costs to the American public of relying on foreign countries - which are predominantly led by dictators - to meet U.S. energy demands. Montana’s resources offer a homegrown solution out of this geopolitical trap, according to Governor Schweitzer.

This three-part podcast series will also include interviews with former U.S. Forest Service Supervisor and environmental activist Gloria Flora as well as Western Representative for the American Wind Energy Association Tom Darin. They both discuss the future of low carbon and high carbon energy developments in Montana. To listen to upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Ceres Sustainability Podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/ceres-sustainability-podcast/id275472360).

About Ceres
Ceres leads a national coalition of major investors, environmental organizations and other public interest groups working with companies to address sustainability challenges such as global climate change and water scarcity. Its mission is integrating sustainability into day-to-day business practices for the health of the planet and its people. www.ceres.org 

About the Ceres Sustainability Podcast
The Ceres Sustainability Podcast is an ongoing conversation with investors, corporations, policy makers and public interest groups about how they are adapting business strategies and financial markets to address the risks and opportunities of climate change and other sustainability issues. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/ceres-sustainability-podcast/id275472360.

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Ceres is a nonprofit organization working with the most influential capital market leaders to solve the world’s greatest sustainability challenges. Through our powerful networks and global collaborations of investors, companies, and nonprofits, we drive action and inspire equitable market-based and policy solutions throughout the economy to build a just and sustainable future. For more information, visit ceres.org and follow @CeresNews. 

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