Energy & Environment (February 2011)

Around the world, many countries are moving aggressively in an effort to lead on clean energy and capture the jobs this innovation is creating.

The nation’s landmark environmental laws are critical not only for safeguarding public health, but for creating jobs and accelerating an economic recovery. 

At the beginning of this new Congress, energy policy has already emerged as a priority on the legislative agenda. 

As crude oil prices hover near $100 a barrel and gasoline soars above $3 a gallon, Americans are reminded once again that saving energy means saving money.

Our nation is currently running a deficit that has put our economy and national security in jeopardy.

Americans across the country are facing rising gasoline prices that are squeezing families’ monthly budgets and businesses’ ability to prosper and create jobs.

The turmoil in Egypt has not only raised fears of an oil-supply disruption from the Middle East, it underscores our nation’s energy vulnerabilities.