Sentences with phrase «transition to a clean energy economy»

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

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.

A 21 voting member board is appointed by the governor to oversee implementation of this act toward reducing pollution and facilitating an equitable / sustainable / efficient transition to a clean energy economy.

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

Our state — which some have said is too small to influence the world economy — was a shining example to world economic leaders of what transitioning to a clean energy economy looks like.

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?

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.

In response to his essay, we have invited environmental expert and frequent Cato Institute author Indur Goklany; climate scientist Joseph J. Romm, a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress; and Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus, the co-founders of The Breakthrough Institute, a think tank whose mission includes encouraging an «equitable and accelerated transition to the clean energy economy.»

To forestall that we were told we needed to sharply cut our carbon emissions and rapidly transition to a clean energy economy.

And learn why citizens everywhere support policies that accelerate the global transition to a clean energy economy.

With a clear focus on accelerating a rapid and equitable transition to a clean energy economy, we strive to reconcile different approaches, address trade - offs, and facilitate decision making that will enable forward progress.

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.»

The disastrous oil crisis still unfolding in the Gulf of Mexico is only the most recent reminder that America is overdue to start a major transition to a clean energy economy.

With this renewed commitment to climate action, the work along the Pacific Coast begins anew to fully transition to a clean energy economy.

«The oil and gas industry needs to be held to the same federal environmental standards as other major industries while we work as a nation to swiftly transition to a clean energy economy.»

Richard Kauffman, Chairman of Energy and Finance for New York, said, «As anchors in our communities, large health service providers are core to helping our communities transition to a clean energy economy.

The money raised would then be re-invested in our community through «rebates» to D.C. residents and strategic investments to accelerate D.C.'s transition to a clean energy economy in a way that is just and equitable.

Introduces an ambitious timeline and strategy to end all subsidies to fossil fuel companies and invests in a just transition to a clean energy economy for affected workers and communities.

Under the first deal, energy - intensive industries that compete in global markets will be provided incentives to improve their energy efficiency based on the amount of domestic production, as well as assistance to address the costs of transitioning to a clean energy economy.

«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.

Was that a setback for a transition to a clean energy economy?

The President told the Senators that he still believes 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 --- because when companies pollute, they should be responsible for the costs to the environment and their contribution to climate change.

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.»

During negotiations over the House bill, the President made clear that assistance should be provided to vulnerable families, communities, and businesses to help in the transition to a clean energy economy.

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.»

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.

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.»

We can make the transition to a clean energy economy today, while protecting our climate, saving consumers money, and putting Americans back to work.

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.

Midwest Energy News» 40 Under 40 award program highlights emerging leaders throughout the region and their work in America's transition 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.

Not only do I get perks like free checking, ATM fee repayment and a staff that knows me by name, I also know that my savings are helping to finance the transition to a clean energy economy.

The legislation would also set aside 20 % of the revenue to make investments to accelerate DC's transition to a clean energy economy.

DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said, «While the federal government is moving energy policy backward, with potentially devastating impacts to New York, Governor Cuomo is leading the nation into the future in the transition to a clean energy economy.

The transition to a clean energy economy needs to be fast and fair, leaving no one behind.

In Wyoming and West Virginia coal country, the transition to a clean energy economy is moving forward, with coal workers being trained to work on a new wind farm and become solar installers.

Cities across the US are working together to reduce emissions and hasten the transition to a clean energy economy.

«Repealing the Clean Power Plan is out of step with all of the businesses, states, cities, investors, and citizens that are moving forward with the transition to a clean energy economy in America.

Nor is it a repudiation of the need to combat climate change, and to accelerate our transition to a clean energy economy.

«The agreement provides funding necessary to ease the transition to a clean energy economy.»