Schwarzenegger: Solar Can't Be Stopped

Written by Jennifer Kho

In spite of economic troubles, it's an important time to focus on the environment, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said at a solar conference Monday evening.

"Of course we are now facing tough economic times, but that's why we need to focus on solar and [the environment]," he said. "We should not listen to those who say [that] should take a back seat. That's just plain wrong."

For example, California's 2006 global-warming bill -- which aims to bring state greenhouse-gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 -- will boost the economy and increase green jobs, he said. ...