EARTH DAY 2010: Clean Natural Gas for a Greener World Now

WASHINGTON, April 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Background: America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) President and CEO Regina Hopper issued the following statement for Earth Day 2010:

"As people around the world celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, ANGA members reaffirm their commitment to providing a clean, abundant and domestic resource that is ready to help America embrace its clean energy future. On a day when our attention focuses on the health of our planet and our communities, America's natural gas producers believe natural gas offers our nation an extraordinary opportunity to advance our economy, our environment and our energy security needs.

"As national policymakers look for an innovative and unifying approach on climate and energy issues, a growing role for clean, American natural gas should be an immediate and essential piece of the puzzle.  Natural gas is underutilized today, meaning we can start making a change right now to advance our country's low-emission future through this made-in-America energy source.

"This week Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed into law the Colorado Clean Air-Clean Jobs Act, a measure crafted by a remarkable bipartisan coalition that involved leaders of the state's political, environmental and energy communities.  This landmark legislation embraces greater use of clean energy sources, including natural gas, to dramatically reduce pollution, create jobs and protect Colorado's majestic outdoors.  It offers a powerful and practical path forward for communities across our nation.

"We applaud those who pioneered the inaugural Earth Day and are committed to working with all current stakeholders to ensure we advance a cleaner energy future."

America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) represents 34 of the nation's leading independent natural gas exploration and production companies. ANGA members are dedicated to increasing the appreciation of the environmental, economic and national security benefits of clean, abundant, American natural gas. Learn more about ANGA at http://www.anga.us.

SOURCE America's Natural Gas Alliance