April 18, 2013

NEWS CONFERENCE: On Eve of Earth Day, Wyden in Medford on Sunday to Discuss Economic and Environmental Benefits from Lower Natural Gas Prices

Oregon Senator will be Joined by Members of the Rogue Valley Clean Cities Coalition

WHO: Senator Ron Wyden

RVTD Director Julie Brown

Mike Montero, board chair of RV Clean Cities

Steve Gambee, Rogue Disposal

WHAT: News conference on the environmental and economic benefits of lower natural gas prices.

WHEN: 11:15 a.m., Sunday, April 21, 2013

Medford, OR – On the eve of Earth Day, members of the Rogue Valley Clean Cities Coalition will join Oregon Senator Ron Wyden at a news conference on the economic and environmental benefits of declining natural gas prices. The abundance of natural gas has provided the United States with a distinct economic advantage along with reduced carbon emissions. The result is cleaner air and reduced operating costs for government entities and private business.