A coalition of Maine religious leaders today will argue that gasoline mileage is a moral issue and urge state government to convert more of its primary fleet of 1,372 cars and trucks to fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel vehicles. At a news conference in Augusta, the Maine Council of Churches will make the connection between man-made pollution and global climate change, and will challenge state government to lead by example and help reduce its impact. Expanding on a national 2002 campaign against sport utility vehicles called "What Would Jesus Drive?" the Maine group is posing this question: "What should the governor and...
