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Show ».•-,• v•'.:*•/• J i f. Wed/Thur/Fri, December 3-5, 2008 77ie Park Record B-10 Western governors' plea to Obama WGA's efforts to focus on a national energy plan that reduces greenhouse gases. "But as you know, the devil is in • SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The governors of the nation's largest the details in how you get there," energy-producing states are encour- said association president David aging President-elect Barack Litvin. "In this country right now Obama to quickly adopt a national we have a big push for renewables energy policy that will reduce green- and many people think we can just move off our traditional sources of house gas emissions. The bipartisan Western energy supply, but over 50 percent Qovernors' Association has deliv- of our electricity comes from coal. ered Obama a four-page letter out-. Renewables only count for 2 perlining what steps it believes his cent of electricity produced. You administration should take in his cant move from 2 percent to 50 perfirst 100 days in office to address the cent overnight." issue. The WGA letter will likely find a Among the recommendations receptive audience in the Obama are annually spending tens of bil- administration. lions of dollars to develop clean Obama has pledged support for energy technology; establishing an an emissions cap-and-trade system 'aggressive' greenhouse gas emis- and would establish annual targets sions reduction goal to help stop to reduce emissions to their 1990 global warming; and proposing a levels by 2020 and reduce them mandatory national system for another 80 percent by 2050. reducing greenhouse gas emissions President George Bush has been through "market-based mecha- criticized for failing to do enough to nisms." combat climate change, and Obama }l "We must not repeat the mis- has promised quick action to takes of the past," says the lette/ address the issue. signed by association chairman^ "I promise you this: When I am Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman of president, any governor who's willUtah, and vice chairman. ing to promote clean energy will Democratic Gov. Dem Brian have a partner in the White House. Schweitzer of Montana. "The Any company that's willing to invest future of our nation depends on it." in clean energy will have an ally in Huntsman said Obama's admin- Washington. And any nation that's istration should listen to the WGA willing to join the cause of combatbecause its 19 states are responsible ing climate change will have an ally for 94 percent of the country's in the United States of America," onshore oil reserves, 66 percent of Obama said in a video message to its coal reserves and 100 percent of governors and others attending a Los Angeles summit on the issue its installed solar generation. "To begin with, it's a very energy last week. relevant region geographically. No. On Nov. 21, Huntsman and 2, it's a very substantial road map Schweitzer met with John Podesta, that speaks to the whole moonshot co-chairman of Obama's transition (philosophy). If we're going to do team, in Washington, D.C., to prosomething, we need to do it right. mote the WGA proposal. We need to be big and bold," he told In recent weeks, Huntsman has The Associated Press. said Republicans have been too The WGA is encouraging unwilling to champion the environObama to improve mass transporta- ment as an important issue. tion, bring more fuel-efficient and "The environment really isn't a near-zero emission vehicles on to red or a blue issue. It's an American the market and develop renewable issue. I'm trying my very best as just resources such as wind and solar one Republican, and I know there energy. are others, to remind people of that Other proposals include estab- fact - and that it will take a bipartilishing an oil import reduction goal; san effort," Huntsman said. expanding the electric grid; and creHuntsman's recent outspokenating technology to have nearly no ness is leading some Republicans to greenhouse gas emissions from new identify him as a potential reformer coal-fired electric plants in 10 years within the national party as it seeks and from existing generation by a new direction after heavy losses 2030. nationwide on Nov. 4. At first glance, the Utah Mining Speaking up on the environment Association said, it is supportive of is something that may be easier for BY BROCK VERGAKIS Associated Press Writer ST LAWRENCE THRIFT STORE ? MOVING - REDECORATING - DOWNSIZING ? 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The state's Republican-con-, trolled Legislature passed a bill pro-, hibiting the governor from entering into agreements with other states-, after he had Utah join the Western , Climate Initiative, which would establish a regional market to trade carbon emissions and is designed to keep costs down for those affected. Huntsman vetoed the bill, but the reason lawmakers didn't ove,r-. ride it is because Huntsman pledged to consult them about similar pacts in the future before committing the state to anything. Many lawmakers don't believe global warming is caused by people, and they're unwilling to establish a cap-and-trade system because they fear it will hurt businesses and drive up costs for consumers. "The governor feels pretty emboldened by the margin of victory he had and that everyone likes him. And he's right, he's very popular, but he's got to get 15 votes in the Senate. So he's got a ways to go," said Senate Majority Whip Scott Jenkins, R-Plain City. "The fact is, it's probably a hard sell for the governor to make." Some conservatives have scoffed that Huntsman is betraying Republican values on the issue. Jenkins declined to comment on it, but Huntsman said there's no question he's acting like a Republican. "The Republican values I'm speaking to are right out of... Teddy Roosevelt's playbook. He taught us all to revere our land, to leave a legacy ... to the next generation," Huntsman said. "I'm also doing a very Republican thing to incentivize and develop technologies that are going to fuel our economy." Zion shuttle needs more funding SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - On a busy summer day in Zion National Park, 16 propane-powered shuttle buses do the work that 5,000 cars once did. The shift to shuttle-only traffic through the heart of the park eight years ago is praised by park officials and locals for its role in cutting congestion, pollution and visitor frustration. But park officials say the shuttle system could face cutbacks if it doesn't get additional money in the coming years. If funding remains at 2008 levels, costs could exceed revenue by 2012, according to the first in-depth analysis of Zion's shuttle program. Cutbacks could include reduced hours, longer waits between rides and cutting out certain service areas, the analysis said. Jock Whitworth, Zion's superintendent, said long-term funding for the shuttle program remains the ^Celebrating the 70th anniversary of Alta Ski Resort a new KUED documentary • v transports viewers to a mountain town with a history Ii richer than its silver-mining past. **• Tonight at 7:00 p.m. Repeats at 8:30 p.m. ©KUED? The University of Utah kued.Org Ttte Alta Experience is made possible by a generous grant from Janet Quinney Lawson, Frederick Q. Lawson, David E. Quinney, Ellen E. Rossi, and Erik C. Erlingsson, M.D., descendants of SJ. [Joe] Quinney. 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II II II I I " B r, I I I Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep Vehicles Only. Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep Vehicles Only. i 1 "It has allowed a lot more people to get into the canyon and experience it," Whitworth said. The March-to-November system, which also includes nine buses that run between the nearby town of Springdale and the park, costs about $3 million a year, Whitworth said. Costs are rising, including the price of propane over the last year, he said. The fleet is getting older too. Park managers have taken to rehabilitating some of the aging buses and extending their lives by about six years, Whitworth said. But there are- additional upcoming costs: replacing or rehabilitating the entire Ccet could cost between $6 million J ? i r million. In o. ier to keep the system running as 1 , supplemental funding will be needed, according to the park's analysis. Whitworth said he doubts that a fee hike at the park will be considered anytime soon. He said park officials are working with Springdale in search of a way to; raise more money. Those talks are in the early stages. Rick Wixom, Springdale's town manager, said the shuttle program' has widespread support among businesses and residents, even though some were skeptical when it began. "When it stops running in November, it's sort of like something^ missing in the town," Wixom said. 435*200*0260 Open Daily At 5 PM LOCATED INSIDE THE GATEWAY CENTER ON THE CORNER OF HEBER AVE. & SWEDE ALLEY COME TASTE OUR NEW MENU... JEAN LOUIS HAS ADDED ITALIAN DISHES! OPEN DAILY AT 5 PM $79-95 Drain & Refill up to 2 gallon* coolant. Imped for leolu ona check healer performarKQ. Oiryikr, Dodgo & Jeep Vehicle! Only. II II Jib NOW BOOKING CHRISTMAS PARTIES 1O% discount Chrysler, Dodgo & Jeep Vehiclei Only. r • Snow Tire • I I Mount & Balance) I I $44.95 1 u biggest challenge. "We definitely want it to keep going," he said. "I think the Zion shuttle is spectacular." The shuttle program began in 2000 after years of complaints from frustrated visitors who couldn't find a place to park in the vehicleclogged Zion Canyon, which features some of the park's most popular features, such as Angels Landing and Court of the Patriarchs. The shuttles also reduce smog, noise and roadkill. Last year, nearly 3 million people used the shuttles. Recent park-sponsored surveys indicate that morethan 95 percent of visitors like system. The buses are free arrive at eight designated sto about every seven minutes ins the park. "It's viewed as very much a model of what the Park Service stands for," said Kevin Perrival, who manages the agency's transportation planning. Shuttles are used in other national parks, too, including Grand Canyon, Alaska's Denali and Acadia in Maine. Percival said lessons learned in Zion and elsewhere are being closely watched by other park managers looking for alternatives to car, trucks and RVs. 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