In the U.S., every state in the Union — from California’s legal hassles with the feds over its greenhouse gas emissions standards to Georgia’s water struggles — faces its own unique environmental challenges and opportunities. The challenges, in particular, seem to be growing daily.

And that’s where EcoLocalizer comes in. Our goal is to provide you — both readers in the U.S. and readers elsewhere who are interested in state-side concerns — with highly local news and commentary about environmental issues from Hawaii to Maine. It’s not even necessarily stuff that attracts traditional media attention, but it’s serious for the people who live there, which is why we cover it.

• Specific Applications of Biofuels
• Interviews Covering Urgent Topics
• Breakthrough Technologies
• A Skeptical Eye When Necessary
• Federal Policy That Shapes Energy Use
• Inspiring Case Studies
• Clean Coal?
• Offshore Wind Energy Controversy
• Solar Energy Advances
• Challenges with Emerging Technologies
• How to Benefit Both the Economy and the Environment
• Keeping an Eye on the Big Boys
• Garbage Strategies
• Clean Tech Investments

Stay tuned to what we have in store for you.

Once we get rolling, you can expect daily posts on topics spanning the biofuel spectrum—from Algae Biodiesel to Zeolite—and accessible to beginners and technical experts alike.

Gas 2.0 is part of the Green Options Media network and combines the experience and observations of Clayton B. Cornell (VegTruck.com), Max Lindberg (TheFuelsReport.com), and others.

Welcome!

I'm very excited about the group of writers we've brought on board for the blog. All them are people you'll likely recognize from around the green blogosphere, and we're grateful that they've agreed to join us. Our writers, and their areas of focus, are:

• Rebecca Carter — Tip of the Day editor
• Maria Surma Manka — national renewable energy
• Michael d'Estries — the world of green
• Preston Koerner — green building and architecture
• Ryan Thibodaux — green politics
• Wendy Strgar – green love (yes, you read that right…)
• Mark Brandon — socially-responsible and sustainable investment
• Patrick Chen — green business
• Clayton Cornell – biofuels and sustainable agriculture

It's an impressive group, and we'll putting them right to work — check the blog every weekday, and on the weekends, also. You'll find stories, tips, innovations and developments covering the wide world of green living. We believe we'll be moving quickly into the ranks of top green blogs.

Thank you for your help! We're glad you're here.