Obama Recruits Gore’s ‘Alliance’ CEO, Cathy Zoi
Filed under: politics — Michael d'Estries @ 5:08 pm
March 27th 2009
We were thrilled a few weeks back when President Barack Obama tapped Van Jones to join his administration and help promote the green jobs scene. Now, another high-profile force in the green world is joining Team Obama — Cathy Zoi, CEO of Al Gore’s non-profit, the Alliance For Climate Change Protection.
Zoi has been nominated by the President to serve as Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy in the Department of Energy. Taking over for her back at ACCP will be Maggie Fox.
“I have been both honored and humbled to work with the Alliance and the many passionate people, starting with the Vice President, who continue to guide this smart, effective campaign to address global warming,” Zoi said. “This year, we have an enormous opportunity to affect change in Washington – change that will bolster the new energy economy and help us solve our economic and climate crises at the same time. While I am sad to be leaving the Alliance, I am grateful to President Obama for this opportunity to serve and continue our nation’s transition to a clean energy economy.”
Congratulations to Cathy! We’re excited to see yet another passionate and experienced “green” force join Team Obama. Best of luck in pushing us towards a more sustainable future.
Another sell out.
Why is she a ’sell out’?
That’s pathetic!
If she can do some good in President Obama’s administration why shouldn’t she?
Why can’t environmentalists have the right to make a career in their area as everyone else does?
What, they should do this for free? How are they going to earn a living? Are you going to support them Jm?
Absurd!!!
People are so hypocritical and ignorant!
If these people can profit by helping to make this world a little greener why shouldn’t they?
Maybe you should turn your rage and bitterness against bankers and CEOs of big corporations! They’re the ones who led us all to this global financial crisis!!!
Open your eyes and evolve!!!
Zoi is lending her name to something that is not set in stone and so she has no room to say what will be.
New top level domains are up for grabs so anyone can apply for .eco; don’t let the false press releases kill your application!!!
.Eco LLC was founded in 2008 by Fred Krueger and Clark Landry to secure, operate and promote the .eco top level domain in order to promote environmental initiatives and awareness. Dot Eco LLC will be applying for the .eco top level domain through the ICANN gTLD application process in late 2009
Unfortunately for them the ICANN app isn’t open until 2010