Energy Secretary: Kerry-Boxer Bill Could Spur Clean Energy Investments

Secretary of Energy Steven Chu says in his testimony before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee that the Kerry-Boxer bill would be the first step to drive clean energy investments. (0:21)
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Energy Secretary: U.S. Should Lead The Way On Energy Technology

Secretary of Energy Steven Chu says in his testimony before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee that the U.S. should strive to be at the forefront of energy technology development. (0:19)
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Kerry: Ignoring Climate Change Could Have Catastrophic Consequences

Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) says in his testimony before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee that a lack of action to prevent climate change could cause severe problems for both the environment and U.S. security. (0:27)
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Vermont Senator Says Kerry-Boxer Bill Will Benefit Economy

Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) says during a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing that Congress needs to pass climate change legislation and that the Kerry-Boxer bill will help the economy. (0:34)
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Former EPA Director Says America Agrees On Need For Climate Change Legislation

David Doniger, former EPA climate change director under President Bill Clinton, says Americans are at a consensus on climate change. Doniger says that is why legislation such as the Waxman-Markey and Kerry-Boxer bills are currently on the table.
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NRDC Director Says U.S. Could Gain On China's Green Technology

Barbara Finamore of the Natural Resources Defense Council says the United States is in a great position, if ready, to take advantage of China's new green technology market.
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Industry Expert Says China Will Set Curve on Climate Change

Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Duke Energy David Mohler says Friday in a discussion at the Woodrow WIlson Center that China is developing so rapidly that it will be the trail blazer in technologies that deal with climate change. (0:17)
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Sen. Brown: Climate Change Bill Could Threaten Manufacturing Industry, U.S. Economy

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) says that since manufacturing industry is an integral part of the U.S. economy, if threats posed to the industry by the American Clean Air and Security Act are not handled correctly, it could lead to economic decline. (0:12)
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Sen. Brown: Climate Bill Must Address Manufacturing Industry

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) said the American Clean Air and Security Act will not make it through the Senate if harmful economic consequences facing the manufacturing industry are not addressed. The American Clean Air and Security Act would put a cap on greenhouse emissions and levy a tax on carbon. (0:07)

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Kerry Says China Can Show Other Countries How To Combat Climate Change

Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) said that China can set an example for other developing countries to follow in terms of combatting climate change. (1:08)
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Lieberman: Environmental Policy Changes Coming, Despite Fears

Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) said people fear making changes to improve environmental policy, but says changes are coming and a necessity. (0:22)
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Climate Change Heating Up Global Conflicts, Says Ex-Navy Admiral

Retired Navy Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn likens the effect of climate change on current conflicts to a magnifying glass, saying that it intensifies everything (0:35).
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Kerry: Two Decades From Now I Don't Want To Be Debating Who Lost Earth

Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) says that 20 years from now he does not want to debate which country contributed the most environmental harm and "lost Earth". Kerry says he'd like to view the U.S.' climate change partnership with China as the beginning of a new era (0:16)
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Kerry Urges Global Climate Policy That Will Hold All Nations Accountable

Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) says that global climate change policy must take into account all countries' wants and needs, but should also be firm enough so that each nation is held accountable (0:16).
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Kerry: U.S. Must Understand China's Perspective On Climate Change

Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) says that in order to get China to act on global climate change, we must understand how China's perspective is different from that of the United States. (0:47).
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Sen. Cardin: Climate Change Legislation Is About Jobs

Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) says that energy and climate change legislation is not just about energy security or cleaning up the environment, but is also about keeping and creating jobs in America (0:31).
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Focus On U.S. Parks Will Help Climate Change, Says Conservation Leader

Henry Diamond of the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission says that, despite hard times, the U.S. must focus on the value of the nation's parks and recreation system when faced with issues like obesity and climate change. (0:23)
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German Chancellor Merkel Praises Obama's Environmental Stance

German Chancellor Andrea Merkel praised President Barack Obama's stance on climate change during a press conference with the two Friday. Merkel noted that Obama is "100% committed" to the environment. The dubbing is provided by the White House. (0:30)
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General Wald:National Security Threat and Climate Change

General Charles Wald, USAF (Ret.) speaks on the national security threat due to the climate changes. Stating that the issue lies with the United States dependance on foreign oil. (0:32)
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Darkness enlightens the world.

Coffee Brown, Universityof New Mexico, Talk Radio News

Nick Sundt, Director for Climate Change at the World Wildlife Fund, asks everyone to turn off their lights for one hour beginning at 8:30pm, Sat. March 28, 2009, for Earth Hour.
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