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I was saddened to hear the news of Ted Kennedy's passing.  Even though his brain cancer diagnosis was grim, it still was sad to lose such an important, progressive, and influential person in American politics.

As a resident of Massachusetts, I've happily voted for Senator Kennedy, but the funny part is that since I've lived here, nobody ran against him.  I guess nobody wanted to bother running against the Liberal Lion!

Senator Kennedy did so many wonderful things throughout his career, from helping immigrants and the working class to the environment.   He cared so deeply about so many things, and Ted Kennedy was certainly a friend to the environment and the green movement.

A few highlights for what Senator Kennedy stood for when it came to the environment...

- He supported efforts to reduce vehicle emissions.

- He worked hard to prevent drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

- He worked to improve public transportation and increase mass transit benefits for commuters.

- He worked to increase production of hydrogen-fueled vehicles.

- He fought to reduce students' exposure to bus fumes.

- He worked to raise fuel economy standards.

- He promoted energy research and development.

- He worked to address global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

- He worked to expand ocean research.

And that's just a brief list!

Rest in peace, Teddy.  Thank you for all that you did for Massachusetts, the entire country, and our environment.  We'll miss you and hope that your work and legacy are carried on.