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    Jul122009

    New, Ambitious High-Speed Rail Plan

    DateSunday, July 12, 2009 at 11:31AM

    I know this isn't related directly to household energy efficiency, but I couldn't resist:

    A new group has formed in Washington to lobby for a very exciting new American High-speed Rail plan, to be built in 3 phases and completed by 2030.  Their plan is great because it covers more of the U.S. than Obama's plan and involves 220 mph trains(vs 90mph).  I'm not sure I want to know the cost, but we need an alternative to driving and flying.  These trains would be electric, reducing our need for fossil fuels, although increasing our need for clean electricity. Read more here.

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