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What you propose would harm our economy. Basic Advice: By focusing on the feasibility and benefits of thinking big about this challenge, make that the
sensible, responsible thing to do. Emphasize farsightedness, can-do. "...We support sensible, farsighted measures that keep our kids, our planet, and our
economy healthy. Joining other nations in efforts to develop cleaner, more efficient
energy systems is a pragmatic and preventive strategy to increase our energy security,
stimulate the growth of new industries and jobs, and combat global warming..." "...We Americans are a can-do, solution-oriented people. American-run businesses
operating in countries that have adopted rules to combat global warming are already
developing innovative strategies to meet those requirements and to thrive in a new energy
economy. Yet here at home, we refuse to adopt the energy-efficiency requirements and
incentives that would stimulate innovation, help this country prosper in the energy economy
of the future, and leave our children and grandchildren a healthier global environment..." "...If ever there was a country equipped to play a leading role in the global transition to a
cleaner, more efficient energy system -- and a healthier global environment -- it's the
United States. America's economic advantage lies in innovation, and in the development
of new technologies and industries. New clean-energy industries can create the new
revenue and new jobs we need to prosper in the 21st century. Experts believe that a
full energy transition could generate more than 3.3 million new jobs over 10 years..." "...Clean-energy technologies are some of the fastest-growing markets in the world, creating
billions of dollars in revenue and hundreds of thousands of jobs. Americans pioneered
many of the new energy technologies; now our clean-energy sector is lagging behind,
while countries that have committed themselves to reducing their role in global warming
are enjoying new global markets. Of course the U.S. should plan carefully for the
transition to new energy technologies. But we can't let narrow, short-term political and
commercial interests stand in the way of our making the long-term shifts that will
enable us to compete and thrive in tomorrow's energy economy..."
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