4 Reasons Why We Need Clean Energy Now

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The following is a guest post by Ezra Drissman of Eco20/20

People have always been fascinated with energy and have strove to master it. In the 21st century, we are faced with a great need to harness power as cleanly as possible, and not just because of our threatened environment.

Why is clean energy important? In part because we need to diversify our supply. For example, in the Midwest, Ohio and Indiana get 80 to 90% of their electricity from coal. This means that if coal ever becomes scarce, or the price should suddenly rise, these states could face financial ruin.

A diverse range of sources can include solar, wind, wave and geothermal. There are so many potential scientific breakthroughs that have yet to come, that we must remain focused on the creation of clean energy.

These energy sources are also important due to the nature of how they will affect the United States economy. The research, development and implementation of these clean sources will help the U.S. create the jobs of the future. This would put the U.S. clearly in the driver's seat of the energy revolution which is going to happen around the world.

Clean energy is important in ensuring that the United States can rely solely on itself for power. As the President has made very clear, energy independence goes hand in hand with security.

Harnessing the world's resources is the essence of the green industry, and energy creation is no different. Renewable energy is the issue that joins people from all parties to find a real solution. American reliance on foreign energy is bad for the economy and security. Working together on clean energy is something that everyone can, and should, care about.

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