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We can only build a coalition with the power to curb climate disruption if environmentalists are fighting for economic and racial justice as hard as they are against fossil fuels, and if unions are fighting as hard for an immediate transition to a worker - friendly clean energy economy as they are to protect their members.

«New York is well positioned to become a national leader in the clean energy economy as we continue to use green technology to lay the foundation for economic recovery and prosperity.

Not exact matches

The Canadian Labour Congress and the Climate Action Network of Canada co-hosted a discussion event on Thursday night that focused on job creation and facilitating a transition for the coal, oil and gas sectors — all of which will gradually be phased out as the world moves to a clean energy economy.

Most Canadians believe that we can build a stronger economy by taking action to cut carbon pollution — and they see it as one of the prime minister's jobs to deliver that clean growth by investing in clean energy.»

«While more remains to be done to optimize our electricity system — building transmission lines to carry more clean power to those jurisdictions still burning fossil fuels, investing in smarter grids in our towns and cities, bringing more clean power online — these regulations create a foundation as we transition to clean energy and an economy built to last.»

Just as we're often presented with a false choice between a strong economy and a healthy environment, it often feels as though our political leaders think we have to choose between a focus on our non-renewable energy commodities or clean energy technologies.

We'll be candid: As an initiative working to accelerate the shift to a prosperous clean energy economy, the new Action Plan injects a fresh dose of optimism.

WRI partnered with Evolved Energy Research in modeling pathways to a clean energy economy, working with Ben Haley, Ryan Jones, and Gabe Kwok as principal analysts alongside Jim Williams, Director of the Deep Decarbonization Pathways PrEnergy Research in modeling pathways to a clean energy economy, working with Ben Haley, Ryan Jones, and Gabe Kwok as principal analysts alongside Jim Williams, Director of the Deep Decarbonization Pathways Prenergy economy, working with Ben Haley, Ryan Jones, and Gabe Kwok as principal analysts alongside Jim Williams, Director of the Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project.

Deeply cut the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), whose dollars go toward protecting our drinking water, open space and recycling; Close state parks and campgrounds and slash staffing levels at our environmental enforcement agencies; and Steal from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Fund, which was set up to invest in our clean - energy economy, not serve as a piggy bank for politicians.»

As a former chairman of New York Public Service Commission, I believe the continued operation of all of our nuclear plants — and specifically the FitzPatrick plant in Oswego County — is essential to meeting our energy and clean energy needs as well as to the economy of Oswego County and Upstate New YorAs a former chairman of New York Public Service Commission, I believe the continued operation of all of our nuclear plants — and specifically the FitzPatrick plant in Oswego County — is essential to meeting our energy and clean energy needs as well as to the economy of Oswego County and Upstate New Yoras well as to the economy of Oswego County and Upstate New Yoras to the economy of Oswego County and Upstate New York.

Metzger is also the director of Citizens for Local Power, a local not - for - profit organization that provides a voice for community interests at the New York State Public Service Commission, serves as a local utility watchdog and promotes a more equitable, affordable, locally based clean - energy economy.

Hawkins also called for New York to invest in transforming New York's economy to 100 % clean renewable energy by 2030 as outlined in a study by Prof. Jacobson of StanfordUniversity and several Cornell professors.

This new technology will improve air quality and the reliability of the electric power system here in New York, while lowering energy bills and helping the state further solidify its place as the nation's leader in the clean energy economy,» said Cuomo.

Obama pointed to community colleges like HVCC as institutions that can point young people toward high - tech and clean - energy programs that are driving new sectors of the economy.

The candidate is perhaps best - known regionally as the founder / director of Citizens for Local Power, a local not - for - profit organization that provides a voice for community interests at the New York State Public Service Commission, serves as a local utility watchdog and promotes a more equitable, affordable, locally based clean - energy economy.

These funds will allow LIPA to re-open its solar rebate program and serve as supplemental funds to support LIPA's continued investment in solar energy thereby helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, helping customers to lower their bills, and stimulating the economy through the creation of new clean energy jobs.»

The model produces different jobs and growth projections for a business - as - usual scenario with no technology breakthroughs or major new policies, and then generates different outcomes by factoring in new policies such as a national clean energy standards such as proposed by President Obama; increases in corporate average fuel economy standards; tougher environmental controls on coal - fired power generators; extended investment and production tax credits for clean energy sources and an expanded federal energy loan guarantee program.

$ 110B for clean energy Jiang cited China's ongoing economic restructuring — a shift from power - hungry heavy industries to an economy that runs on service and high - end manufacturing — as a key driving force behind the acceleration.

The completed project will not be commercialized anytime soon, but it does represent an important milestone in the push for a clean - energy economy, fueled by renewable energy sources, such as solar power.

The Outlander PHEV qualifies for Japan's «eco-car» tax incentives, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's «subsidies for measures designed to promote introduction of clean energy vehicles» up to a maximum of ¥ 430,000 (approximately $ 5,000), making the actual cost to the customer as low as ¥ 2,894,000 ($ 33,471) according to Mitsubishi.

So we've pursued a series of policies aimed at encouraging the rise of innovative as well as more cost - effective clean energy technologies that can help America and developing nations reduce greenhouse gases, reduce our dependence on oil, and keep our economies vibrant and strong for decades to come.

A cheap, capacious battery is widely seen as a linchpin to a new clean - energy economy in which mobility and electricity are no longer reliant on fossil fuels.

Other countries are not standing still as policymakers in the United States try to reach a consensus on how to proceed forward to an economy fueled by clean and sustainable energy sources.

As we recover from this recession, the transition to clean energy has the potential to grow our economy and create millions of good, middle - class jobs — but only if we accelerate that transition.

Market based solutions, such as Citizens» Climate Lobby's carbon fee & dividend, that will tax the polluters and give that money back to American households that will send a clear market signal for investors and entrepreneurs to invest in the clean energy economy.

None of those efforts passed, however, with signs of strong local support for wind farms and other clean energy projects that were seen as good for the economy — from Republicans as well as Democrats.

As a co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance, we are committed to upholding our share of the Paris Agreement, driving the clean energy economy, and ensuring a greener future for our children and for all Americans.»

As wind energy has expanded to become a mainstream source of electricity in advanced economies like Canada's, the benefits of clean power and clean growth have become more ingrained in people's thinking.

These trends will continue, as clean energy deployment speeds up and power demand growth slows as a result of structural change and slower growth in the economy.

By removing the right to refuse fracking, communities are prevented from turning to solutions such as clean renewable energy, which can grow an economy without harming the environment.

Highlighting the goal of the IEA to become a global hub for clean energy, through support for initiatives such as the G20, Mission Innovation, and the Clean Energy Ministerial, Dr Birol noted that «international co-operation is vital for a secure and sustainable energy economy.&rclean energy, through support for initiatives such as the G20, Mission Innovation, and the Clean Energy Ministerial, Dr Birol noted that «international co-operation is vital for a secure and sustainable energy economy.&energy, through support for initiatives such as the G20, Mission Innovation, and the Clean Energy Ministerial, Dr Birol noted that «international co-operation is vital for a secure and sustainable energy economy.&rClean Energy Ministerial, Dr Birol noted that «international co-operation is vital for a secure and sustainable energy economy.&Energy Ministerial, Dr Birol noted that «international co-operation is vital for a secure and sustainable energy economy.&energy economy.»

Both nuclear power and natural gas will be vital to providing clean, reliable energy to the U.S. economy as traditional renewables and coal with carbon capture and sequestration are further commercialized.

«This is the first of many milestones to come, marking the launch of a world - class manufacturing hub that will continue to create jobs for New Yorkers and solidify New York's role as a leader in the clean energy economy.»

«Clean energy and clean technology will be among the great growth stories of the 21st century, and that offers significant opportunity for Canada, and for Canada's wind energy industry, to provide the innovative solutions required as the economy evolves.&rClean energy and clean technology will be among the great growth stories of the 21st century, and that offers significant opportunity for Canada, and for Canada's wind energy industry, to provide the innovative solutions required as the economy evolves.&rclean technology will be among the great growth stories of the 21st century, and that offers significant opportunity for Canada, and for Canada's wind energy industry, to provide the innovative solutions required as the economy evolves.»

They also discussed efforts underway to «open the doors» of the IEA to emerging economies, to step - up IEA work on a range of clean energy technologies and the crucial role of the Netherlands as a gas hub and gas exporter for Western Europe.

This way, the EPA can set ghg emissions standards under the Clean Air Act and the NHTSA can establish Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended by the Energy Independence and Security Act.

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According to Energy.gov, clean energy industry is expected to grow in the future as it generates billions in the world economy.

As the idea of a dramatic transition to a clean energy economy in the coming decades takes hold in the Northeast particularly, how does such a speaker get invited to address a group that environmentalists, politicians and regulators expect to help drive this shift?

Since it started in 2005, this initiative serves as a model for how other communities dealing with extreme energy can fight to shut down polluting facilities AND put in place clean, community controlled sources of energy and green economy jobs that build off of the strengths of the local people, culture, and land.

Clean energy such as solar power is expected to be a key piece of the growing «green economy,» and jobs in solar power show great potential for new employment opportunities.

As part of 2016 legislation to significantly expand Maryland's use of renewable electricity, Senate Majority Leader Catherine Pugh (D - Baltimore) and Delegate Dereck Davis (D - Prince George's) are proposing a $ 40 million plan to train and prepare more Marylanders for careers in clean energy and to bolster minority - and women - owned businesses within the clean energy economy.

She views the fight against our single biggest environmental challenge as an opportunity to build a new clean energy economy to preserve our quality of life.

Indeed, as I argue in this article, I think it will be absolutely essential that we shift much of our current wasteful fossil fuel use (e.g., shipping the same goods back and forth across the ocean, driving gas - powered private automobiles, and producing disposable consumer goods) toward building new infrastructure for long - term resilience (e.g., local food economies, low - energy housing, greenspace, water catchment and storage, clean energy systems, trains, and, yes, wind - powered sea vessels!).

To move toward a cleaner energy economy, we must improve our nation's electrical grid, as well as construct the transmission infrastructure needed to connect renewable energy facilities to cities and regions with high power demand.

Organizations ranging from MoveOn.org and the Union of Concerned Scientists to the American Wind Energy Association urged its passage as a way to fight global warming, promote energy independence, increase wind - lease payments to farmers, and move the country toward a clean energy economy based on solar and wind Energy Association urged its passage as a way to fight global warming, promote energy independence, increase wind - lease payments to farmers, and move the country toward a clean energy economy based on solar and wind energy independence, increase wind - lease payments to farmers, and move the country toward a clean energy economy based on solar and wind energy economy based on solar and wind power.

«While creating one of the nation's most vital economies, Washington state has always remained true to its reputation as an innovator and a leader in clean energy,» noted Gov. Inslee.

Notably, Australia is a significant investor in low - carbon technologies and, with its extensive wind, solar and geothermal resources as well as large biomass and ocean energy potential, has begun transitioning to a clean - energy economy.

This requires that the global community acts in solidarity and ensures that the necessary resources are available to allow all countries and people to make the transition to clean, renewable energy on the same timescale... MR: We must all be alert to the very real possibility that the most vulnerable people could be left behind as we transition to a low carbon economy.

As a group of over 100 universities, professional associations, and student groups stated in a recent letter to the Senate, «RE-ENERGYSE is an innovative program that will train America's future energy workforce, accelerate our transition to a prosperous clean energy economy, and ensure that we lead the world's burgeoning clean technology industries.»