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Tomorrow we continue looking at the IEA WEO 2008. Tonight there is a press release by the Sierra Club. (Hat tip Jerome)

In a move that signals the start of the our clean energy future, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) ruled today EPA had no valid reason for refusing to limit from new coal-fired power plants the carbon dioxide emissions that cause global warming. The decision means that all new and proposed coal plants nationwide must go back and address their carbon dioxide emissions.

There is a lot going on this week for an aspiring environmental advocate or just folks looking to do their own part at home.

The Upper Green Side is having a press event to announce their first grant from Citizen's for NYC which should be the start of good things for them. Wednesday July 19th at St. Stephen's Church at 414 82nd Street between First and York at 5:30pm

Later that night Ben Jervey of the Big Green Apple, will take part in a panel discussion on the New Face Of Envrionmentalism, which he describes as urban, young, market oriented and with a strong emphasis on higher quality design. I completely agree. The panel discussion will include Josh Dorfman, Kelly Cox, and Chris Neidl. Wednesday July 19th and 7 pm, $12/$15 at door, Makor/92nd Street Y, 35 W. 67th St., (212) 413-8830. Register today

Then the next day, Thursday July 20th, Sierra Club is hosting an Free Energy Forum where people can learn how to make their homes more energy efficient and reduce their personal impact on the release of greenhouse gases. It will take place at Mary Star of the Sea Senior Center, 41 First Street Between Hoyt and Bond, Brooklyn , NY 11231 RSVP by signing up for their Meet-Up Site. You do not have to be a Sierra Club member to attend.

Sierra Club is having a Neighborhood Energy Forum for people to learn how to save money on their electric bill and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

Please spread the word - it will be free and open to the general public. [Update] Editor's Note: The Time will be from 7-9pm

Carl Pope, executive director of the Sierra Club, is pissed about the new refining bill.

Read on below the fold. (Hat tip: Gristmill)