Sentences with phrase «of transitioning to a clean energy economy»

While 25 phone charging stations won't be noticeably reducing New York City's greenhouse gas footprint, the stations have a good chance increasing the public's familiarity with renewable energy, an important element of the transition to a clean energy economy.

He needs something that at least begins the process of transitioning to a clean energy economy.

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Trudeau's about - face is rooted in the Liberal vision of a global economy at the beginning of a decades - long transition from fossil fuels to clean energy technology, says Jim Carr, minister of natural resources.

The Risky Business Project will assess the economic and technical feasibility of reducing these climate risks by transitioning to an economy powered by clean energy.

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.

Research: Risky Business Project Co-Chairs Michael R. Bloomberg, Henry Paulson, and Tom Steyer tasked the World Resources Institute, a global research organization, with an independent assessment of the economic opportunities in a transition to a clean energy economy in the United States.

... Stein calls for the transition of the U.S. energy system and economy to completely rely on clean, renewable energy by 2030, and the ridding of fossil fuels, gas extracted through fracking and nuclear power.

«If we are smart about this and put in place the right safeguards, natural gas can play an important bridge role in the transition to a cleaner energy economy,» Clinton said at a League of Conservation Voters event in Manhattan late last year.

«Solarize has catalyzed growth in the number of solar installations in Westchester County, saving property owners up to 70 percent on energy costs, adding solar jobs to the local economy, and accelerating Westchester's transition to clean renewable energy.»

Audience question: Big oil and big coal argue that the transition from a fossil fuel — based economy to a clean - energy economy will come at a severe economic cost in the form of jobs.

Under the command of the available 3.6 L V6 engine, drivers can enjoy an EPA - estimated fuel economy of up to 28 highway MPG on gas before seamlessly transitioning to hybrid power and the incredible longevity of up to 80e MPG, saving time, money and energy all while embracing cleaner technology.

The statement reflects no wavering by Obama on his insistence that «the best way for us to transition to a clean energy economy is with a bill that makes clean energy the profitable kind of energy for America's businesses by putting a price on pollution.»

Well, there are even more polls coming out showing that Americans are still strongly in favor of jump starting the transition to a clean energy economy — the most recent two focus on African American and Latino voters.

For instance, the White House Web site on energy and the environment says simply: «Investing in the Next Generation of Energy Technologies: Invest $ 150 billion over 10 years in energy research and development to transition to a clean energy economy.&energy and the environment says simply: «Investing in the Next Generation of Energy Technologies: Invest $ 150 billion over 10 years in energy research and development to transition to a clean energy economy.&Energy Technologies: Invest $ 150 billion over 10 years in energy research and development to transition to a clean energy economy.&energy research and development to transition to a clean energy economy.&energy economy.»

In addition to working with other countries to advance American interests, U.S. delegates will keynote a series of events highlighting actions by the Obama Administration to provide domestic and global leadership in the transition to a clean energy economy.

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.

The growing shortage of rare earth minerals underscores how truly difficult the transition to a clean energy economy will be.

We are a network of over 50 non-profit environmental organizations, First Nations, community groups and landowners working to stop the expansion of the tar sands and promote the transition to a clean energy economy.

«Climate change is severely impacting the health of our planet and all of its inhabitants, and we must transition to a clean energy economy that does not rely on fossil fuels, the main driver of this global problem.»

Jerome Ringo, president of the Apollo Alliance, said, «The energy and climate bill under debate in Congress is an opportunity for the country to unite and transition from our faltering fossil fuels - based economy to a vibrant economy that runs on clean energy.»

The report is comprised of contributions from industry leaders and experts on how to transition to a clean energy economy, navigating the transition during global economic recovery and the possibilities of market - based measures in mitigating greenhouse gases, amongst other topics.

The CEM is a high - level forum of many of the world's economies working together to accelerate the global transition to clean energy.

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?

We look forward to collaborating with OPPD to create a responsible timeline for the transition of the plant that focuses on our best opportunities to build a strong clean energy economy here in Omaha.»

The threat of continued climate change is so urgent, more than 170 world leaders have signed the Paris climate agreement to dramatically cut their greenhouse gas emissions in the future and transition towards a clean energy economy.

And if we want a transition to a regenerative, clean energy economy that includes and benefits everyone, if we want to live our lives in a way that is life - giving to future generations, the process of how we get there must be equitable and just or the outcomes will not be equitable and just.

Subtitle H: Energy and Efficiency Centers and Research -(Sec. 171) Requires the Secretary to implement a program to establish Energy Innovation Hubs by: (1) leveraging the expertise and resources of the university and private research communities, industry, venture capital, national laboratories, and other participants in energy innovation to support cross-disciplinary research and development in areas not being served by the private sector in order to develop and transfer innovative clean energy technologies into the marketplace; (2) expanding the knowledge base and human capital necessary to transition to a low - carbon economy; and (3) promoting regional economic development by cultivating clusters of clean energy technology firms, private research organizations, suppliers, and other complementary groups and businEnergy and Efficiency Centers and Research -(Sec. 171) Requires the Secretary to implement a program to establish Energy Innovation Hubs by: (1) leveraging the expertise and resources of the university and private research communities, industry, venture capital, national laboratories, and other participants in energy innovation to support cross-disciplinary research and development in areas not being served by the private sector in order to develop and transfer innovative clean energy technologies into the marketplace; (2) expanding the knowledge base and human capital necessary to transition to a low - carbon economy; and (3) promoting regional economic development by cultivating clusters of clean energy technology firms, private research organizations, suppliers, and other complementary groups and businEnergy Innovation Hubs by: (1) leveraging the expertise and resources of the university and private research communities, industry, venture capital, national laboratories, and other participants in energy innovation to support cross-disciplinary research and development in areas not being served by the private sector in order to develop and transfer innovative clean energy technologies into the marketplace; (2) expanding the knowledge base and human capital necessary to transition to a low - carbon economy; and (3) promoting regional economic development by cultivating clusters of clean energy technology firms, private research organizations, suppliers, and other complementary groups and businenergy innovation to support cross-disciplinary research and development in areas not being served by the private sector in order to develop and transfer innovative clean energy technologies into the marketplace; (2) expanding the knowledge base and human capital necessary to transition to a low - carbon economy; and (3) promoting regional economic development by cultivating clusters of clean energy technology firms, private research organizations, suppliers, and other complementary groups and businenergy technologies into the marketplace; (2) expanding the knowledge base and human capital necessary to transition to a low - carbon economy; and (3) promoting regional economic development by cultivating clusters of clean energy technology firms, private research organizations, suppliers, and other complementary groups and businenergy technology firms, private research organizations, suppliers, and other complementary groups and businesses.

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«The Paris Agreement outlined a plan for transitioning to a low carbon economy — with the creation of many new clean energy jobs in the process.»

The impacts of climate change require us to take control of our future by accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels to a clean - energy economy.

Hundreds of business owners have argued that the pipeline would impose nearly $ 100 billion in climate - related costs on the economy while undermining the U.S. commitment to a transition to clean energy.

He highlighted provisions of the Waxman - Markey bill designed to help the coal industry transition to a low carbon economy, saying that it was their intent to offer a lifeline to an industry threatened by a movement towards cleaner energy sources.

Jim Carr, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, said, «Canada is proud to contribute $ 1 million to the IEA Clean Energy Transitions Program, which will accelerate the global transition to low carbon economies.

Ms. Browner stopped short of endorsing that plan, issued by Representatives Henry A. Waxman of California and Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts, saying instead that Mr. Obama «looks forward to working with members of Congress in both chambers to pass a bill that would transition the nation to a clean - energy 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.»

We, all of us, believe that a transition to a clean energy future isn't just about ending pollution, it's also an opportunity to ensure that the new energy economy shares its wealth more equitably than the fossil fueled economic oligarchy we're trying to leave behind.

Indeed, Germany was one of the first major economies to take significant steps to transition from nuclear and fossil fuels to clean energy, beginning in the 1990s.

Solar and wind in particular, along with several other clean energy generation systems do not «burn» any fuel to produce electricity, they do not «emit» anything into the air as a byproduct of electricity generation, and hence they help solve the problem and smooth the transition to a lower carbon economy.

President Trump's decision is profoundly in conflict with what the majority of Americans want from our president; but no matter what he does, we will ensure that our inevitable transition to a clean energy economy continues.»

In Washington, a group of social justice, labor, faith, environmental and health advocates have created what we believe is the most effective and equitable carbon reduction policy to date for transitioning to a clean energy economy.

According to a study by Mark Jacobson from Stanford University and Mark Delucchi from UC Davis, the cost of transitioning to a 100 % clean energy economy is potentially a $ 100 trillion opportunity.

«A key sticking point in the negotiations during the next two weeks will be finance — specifically, whether developing countries trying to green their economies will get enough of it to make the clean energy transition worth it when coal remains cheaper,» explained Greenwire in its piece on the Gates fund:

China and the United States once again formalized their joint belief that a «transition to a green and low - carbon economy is essential and that the clean - energy industry will provide vast opportunities for citizens of both countries in the years ahead.»

We envision a world where a just transition to a clean and renewable energy economy creates millions of new, good jobs that can be unionized, provide family - sustaining wages, and foster professional and personal satisfaction; where returns on new energy investments go to those who have for decades been hardest hit and / or left behind; and where race, gender, income, and sexual identity don't impact access to clean air and water.

Protecting our one and only planet by reducing pollution and supporting a just transition to a clean energy economy is the best way to address the problem of climate change head - on.

Transitioning to a clean energy economy isn't going to be easy every step of the way, but we owe it to ourselves and to future generations to stop climate change.

Most of us would choose a responsible climate policy and an orderly transition to a clean energy economy.

As we have asked all these years, why wouldn't we want to transition to an economy that can create many millions of well - paying jobs, doing the good work of giving the world clean energy?

«The transition from coal to clean energy can and will transform our economy by establishing a huge new sector of good jobs that power our communities without poisoning our children.»

We can choose to transition to a clean energy economy that addresses a multitude of challenges — oil dependency, energy security, global warming, air pollution — or we can choose to ignore these problems.