Pombo loses!

People may argue about how big a factor conservation issues were in the elections, but no one can dispute the fact that it was THE issue in this race. House Resources Committee Chairman Richard Pombo (R-CA) has sought to gut the Endangered Species Act, drill the Arctic and our coasts and sell of millions of acres of public lands.

We can only hope that this victory by renewable energy expert Jerry McNerney sends a message to the Republican caucus about the type of environmental policies it should pursue!