Obama's Energy and Environmental Team Plugged In

According to the Wall Street Journal, President-elect Obama has chosen some key members of his energy and environmental teams, which will hopefully lead the county towards green energy independence and economic stability.  Quite a tall order; let's meet them!

Democratic officials have said the nomination of Energy Secretary will go to Nobel Prize winner Steven Chu, currently the director of the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.  It's ecouraging to read that Chu has been a long time advocate for finding scientific solutions to climate change and is dedicated to renewable energy research, including nanoscience and carbon-neutral sources.

Next on the roster is Carol Browner, a former (and longest serving) EPA administrator under Clinton, who as the energy "czar" will will oversee energy, climate and environmental issues.  Currently a principal at The Albright Group, Browner is known for understanding the connections between protecting the environment and the economy.  Hopefully she will help make the transition to a Green Collar Economy.

And finally, Nancy Sutley will serve as chairwoman for the White House Council on Environmental Quality.  LA's deputy mayor of energy and environment will soon offer advice to Obama on national and international environmental policy, as well as monitoring federal agencies adherence to the National Environmental Policy Act.  Sutley has worked to reduce carbon emissions and protect water resources in California according to Reuters.
takepart by asking the Obama transition team directly about their plans for energy and the environment with Open for Questions.

Green Cabinet Photo:  moriza's Flickr Photostream (Creative Commons)