Sentences with phrase «energy security while»

Still, based on the analyses that we and others have done, we believe that biofuels, developed in an economically and environmentally sensible way, can contribute significantly to the nation's — indeed, the world's — energy security while providing a host of benefits for many people in many regions.
The choice is simple: continue with business as usual and hope we avoid energy - water collisions (and the costs associated with them), or build a water - smart energy system that can provide us with energy security while protecting our precious water supplies.
Despite recent claims to the contrary, plant - based fuels developed in economically and environmentally sensible ways can contribute significantly to the nation's — indeed, the world's — energy security while providing a host of benefits for many people worldwide.
To address energy security while simultaneously enhancing mission assurance at domestic facilities, the department is focusing on making them more resilient.
Investing in a Clean Energy Economy will drive state - of - the - art technologies that will spur economic growth, create new energy jobs, and increase our energy security all while reducing the harmful emissions that are putting our planet at risk.
Other countries, such as Germany, have shown that it is possible to have economic growth and energy security while phasing out fossil fuels.

Not exact matches

«While deliberating the spectrum of potential responses, we believe it is critical to consider the role that the U.S. energy industry and refining sector play in our economic and national security interest.
«The United States supports a balanced approach to climate policy that lowers emissions while promoting economic growth and ensuring energy security,» the department said in the release.
While one of the pipelines, the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), is a sound energy infrastructure project that will help American companies enormously — the other, the Keystone XL Pipeline, mostly benefits Canadian companies and threatens U.S. energy security.
Oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge would create jobs and enhance energy security, while maintaining important environmental protections and conserving caribou and other wildlife, Alaska's governor and congressional delegation said...
It signifies the federal government's commitment to Canada's future prosperity in the context of a shifting global economy, while strategically positioning Canada as a long - term provider of energy security to key partners in the Asia Pacific.
«While there has been a lot of talk about Atlantic energy security, this crude will actually go to the highest bidder.
Therefore, the condition of this North African pivot - state is essential for Europe: Algiers is the 3rd largest energy supplier to the EU, while its population of 38 million inhabitants, its anti-terrorism security expertise and the size of its armed forces (130,000 men) make their security capabilities necessary to the stability of the Sahel zone.
In May, Van Hollen traveled with Giffords to New York for a fundraiser with some financial titans, and, while she spoke about favorite issues of hers such as solar energy and national security, she spent the bulk of her time discussing immigration and its role in her race.
For the first part of your question only (national security threat), from an author I don't fully agree with on Uranium and Russia (he thinks the sanctions on Russia are really about natural gas and he thinks the sanctions are foolish)- he proves that Russia is a large producer of Uranium while the US is seeing a decline in production and imports quite a bit of Uranium for nuclear energy production (sourced from the EIA).
«Does he recognise that while other countries have spent the last decade diversifying their supplies of energy, Britain has become even more dependent on imported fossil fuels - threatening our energy security, our economic competitiveness, and our climate change objectives?»
A genuine «all of the above» approach would expand opportunities for production rather than stifle them, open land for development rather than restrict it, replace confusion and red tape with regulatory certainty, and could position the U.S. as a top global energy producer for decades to while enhancing the energy security of our nation.
By expanding access to lands for safe and responsible energy production, promoting infrastructure developments, and pursuing market - based solutions to reduce demand, we can increase energy security and sustainability while also creating jobs and spurring economic growth.
The National Nuclear Security Administration budget would grow 11.3 percent while the rest of the Energy Department's programs would be cut by 17.9 percent.
This represents a major step forward in U.S. — India partnerships to strengthen their economic growth and energy security, while also addressing the threat of global climate change.
Embracing that earlier «Republican vision,» he says, fits with Trump's goals of creating more jobs in rural America while enhancing energy security — and it would lower carbon emissions as well.
«At the end of the day, people buy their product based on value and utility for what they need, and while they may be interested and passionate about certain issues like energy security or climate change, very few customers will actually let that altruistic sense drive their purchasing decision,» Stricker said.
«(The artificial leaf) would provide both energy security and environmental security at the same time because it doesn't contribute to any greenhouse gas pollution while providing us with a domestically abundant source of energy
Why it matters: While ion collisions may seem the stuff of ivory towers, the new approach has implications for energy, space exploration, and national security.
Oct 5, 2017 — On October 8, Honda is joining the nation in celebrating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day (www.hydrogenfuelcellday.org) to raise awareness of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while increasing the nation's energy security.
In addition, while theoretically my sixty years have brought me wisdom, experience and the financial security that would give me an edge over younger authors, what I felt was just old as I read blogs by twenty - somethings who, with the boundless energy of youth, could put in longer days, were more comfortable with new technology, and didn't have to spend so darn much time keeping the body moving smoothly.
The security of your home while you're away is important, but so is the need for ensuring that the house doesn't lose too much energy.
Indoor and Outdoor living spaces can be left to self ventilate all year round, while maintaining security; providing a natural feel and saving on energy.
The portals developed by us ensure the security of all the transactions along while saving a good amount of your time and energy.
• Some additional tariff on imported fuels of certain kinds, to give additional incentive toward solutions that help achieve a healthy degree of energy independence and security while also addressing the climate change issue.
The department plans to conduct «an in - depth assessment of potential alternative routes,» while also considering «environmental concerns (including climate change), energy security, economic impacts, and foreign policy.»
I can't be an activist, though, because for me «U.S. House passes Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act of 2013» is mostly bad, but isn't really news; while «President signs substantive carbon tax into law» would really be news, and could be very good.
My views are close to those of Michael Levi of the Council on Foreign Relations, who's been providing analysis of the climate, security and economic issues since 2009 and who leans toward Obama approving the pipeline while pursuing energy and climate policies that would, in the end, render it insignificant and uneconomical.
What is the best way to keep driving and home heating affordable while accelerating a shift to energy choices that come with fewer environmental and security risks?
While America's energy renaissance has helped our economy, strengthened America's energy security and led the way in reducing carbon emissions from the power - generating sector, a regulatory avalanche aimed at the oil and natural gas industry could threaten many of these gains.
Nuclear Energy Institute CEO Maria Korsnick told lawmakers last week that the NOPR would support a «strategic asset that contributes to energy security, reliability, economic growth and environmental protection, while advancing American influence abroad.&Energy Institute CEO Maria Korsnick told lawmakers last week that the NOPR would support a «strategic asset that contributes to energy security, reliability, economic growth and environmental protection, while advancing American influence abroad.&energy security, reliability, economic growth and environmental protection, while advancing American influence abroad.»
Pursuing solar and wind power as the cornerstones of India's energy security strategy has the potential to promote India as a regional supplier while prices decrease, all Gulf States openly consider plans for a post-oil future, and countries shift toward renewable sources in the region.
Mr. Abe congratulated Dr. Birol on his recent appointment as the next IEA Executive Director and expressed his expectation that under his leadership the IEA would help Japan improve its own energy policy while also making a strong contribution to overcoming global energy security and climate change challenges.
All inherently acknowledge that growing U.S. oil and gas production can continue benefiting American consumers, businesses and manufacturers with affordable, reliable energy that supports economic growth and strengthens U.S. securitywhile playing the major role in U.S. carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation fall to their lowest levels in nearly 30 years.
While the Democratic leadership of the waning 111th Congress failed to get legislation passed into law to address climate change, the House global warming committee, led by Rep. Ed Markey (D - MA), convened dozens of important hearings and briefings featuring top climate scientists and national security experts to educate Congress and the public about the need for swift action to secure America's energy independence, create clean energy jobs and mitigate climate change emissions.
While plans to expand domestic coal production may run against this proposal, the Niti Aayong report said «energy security may be further enhanced through diversification of the import sources and reduced energy requirement».
While the Climate Change pundits agree that energy efficiency and renewables are in the long term, «the most sustainable solutions both for security of supply and climate,» they argue that «global greenhouse gas emissions can not be reduced by at least 50 % by 2050, as they need to be, if we do not also use other options such as carbon capture and storage.»
Moreover, they drive climate change by encouraging the consumption of polluting fuels while tilting the playing field against renewable power and energy efficiency: Fossil - fuel subsidies are five times greater than renewable energy subsidies, and they inflate domestic demand and discourage energy efficiency through artificially low energy prices, undermining the energy security of fossil - fuel importing countries.
It's about shifting to a new economic paradigm, which boosts prosperity and human well - being, increases access to renewable energy, improves food security and air quality while also combatting climate change.
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 addresses the Nation's need for ensuring greater security and affordability in our energy supply while also protecting the enviroEnergy Policy Act of 2005 addresses the Nation's need for ensuring greater security and affordability in our energy supply while also protecting the enviroenergy supply while also protecting the environment.
Because of natural gas, the opportunity is before us to strengthen our economy, benefit consumers and increase U.S. energy security — all while making significant climate progress.
This strong political support and will is essential to support policies that encourage the uptake of low - carbon energy sources, improve energy efficiency and promote new technologies and innovation while maintaining energy security and economic growth.
IEA Executive Director discusses opportunities and challenges in Thailand's energy sector with Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand New Agency report, Thailand Electricity Security Assessment, supports fuel diversification and efficiency measures while urging increase in renewables 7 April 2016
TOKYO — While the rise of the liquefied natural gas market has accelerated the globalization of natural gas, the energy security implications of this transformation have attracted much less attention.
Yet while important for our economy, environment, and security, it does not present the same scale of economic opportunities and global leadership offered by the emerging $ 2.3 trillion clean energy market.
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