NEWTON, Iowa (CNN) -- President Obama marked Earth Day Wednesday by announcing a new initiative to lease federal waters for the purpose of generating electricity from wind and ocean currents.

Our country is trying out yet another great alternative energy source. This is a great step in the right direction for President Obama. Why this was not done before I am not sure, but better late than never. Actually using natural resources to convert to energy, while opening up more job opportunities, is an example of the amazing developments our country is making.

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