This article from the Wall Street Journal describes Obama restating the importance of cleaner energy. Not only does this eliminate our dependence on foreign oil, but it will create new jobs. Similar to my last post, where I discussed new jobs in the research and development of cleaner fuels, this article relates to the topic of new jobs stemming from new energy. Obama brings up ideas of new jobs for contractors, factory workers, and engineers. With our failing economy, there has been a focus on creating new jobs for those who are currently unemployed or for creating a new market entirely out of new energy.
I found it very interesting that last class when the speaker asked our class what we thought the most pressing issues were, the first few people who answered all spoke about the need for cleaner fuel and new energy. I feel that this is a feeling that many people across the U.S. have. It is such a pressing issue and the opportunities and benefits that cleaner energy holds make it very appealing.
- Caitlin McGonnigal
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703465504575527500687839806.html?mod=djkeyword
Now that the President is on board with renewable energy it will be much easier to start to implement these policies and start building more renewable energy plants. It is essential that we save the environment and also get rid of our foreign dependence on oil as its a very vulnerable area and our entire country could be crippled if the imported oil was to stop. Overall this speech to reiterate the importance of renewable energy is a great feat.
ReplyDelete-Ryan Parker-