Leading by Example: How We Can Inspire an Energy and Security Revolution Hardcover - 2007 - 1st Edition
by Bill Richardson
Richardson, the governor of New Mexico, points out that since 1985, Americas consumption has climbed, fuel efficiency has stagnated, and our crippling dependence on foreign oil is as big as it has ever been. He now issues a call to action, for Congress, the energy industry, and the public, and calls for a new American revolution--an energy and climate revolution.
Summary
From the rear cover
America is just one crisis away from an energy emergency that will completely disrupt daily life, sharply increase energy prices, and perhaps even lead to a military intervention in world energy markets. Yet, as households and businesses suffer the impacts of our nation's worsening oil addiction, and as the world's atmosphere clogs with carbon pollution, there is just one bold, integrated, comprehensive energy program on the table. This is it.
In Leading by Example, Governor Richardson offers a positive, practical vision of the future that will eliminate our nation's crippling dependence on foreign oil, while rapidly cutting our climate-changing emissions. The program relies on new technologies and domestic energy sources, from renewables to efficiency and plug-in cars, that will grow the American economy while protecting our national security and restoring an oil-free foreign policy. Bill Richardson sees a thriving nation, invigorated by new opportunities, free from the constant threat of interrupted oil supplies, and finding innovative solutions for slowing and reversing global climate change. America will once again lead the world toward peace and prosperity. But to achieve these changes, America must move quickly.Calling on every man, woman, and child in the United States to take part in an ambitious nationwide campaign to achieve energy independence in the very near future, Richardson lays out the details of a plan designed to:
Cut oil dependence 50 percent by 2020, including an 80 percent reduction in oil importsReduce carbon emissions 20 to 30 percent by 2020 and 90 percent by 2050
Quickly bring new automotive technologies to marketDevelop, manufacture, and export energy-saving technologies
Decrease the need for American forces to defend world oil suppliesMeet energy demand much more efficiently across the economy
Develop, manufacture, and export energy-saving technologiesRestore America's leadership role in the world, from energy to climate to world peace and security
Governor Richardson knows that the American people are ready for change, eager to play their part, and impatient for leadership that addresses the energy-environment-security nexus as a whole. In Leading by Example, he sets the standard for a fully developed, well-considered energy plan--one that demands committed presidential leadership and deserves the support of the American people.From the jacket flap
America is just one crisis away from an energy emergency that will completely disrupt daily life, sharply increase energy prices, and perhaps even lead to a military intervention in world energy markets. Yet, as households and businesses suffer the impacts of our nation's worsening oil addiction, and as the world's atmosphere clogs with carbon pollution, there is just one bold, integrated, comprehensive energy program on the table. This is it.
In Leading by Example, Governor Richardson offers a positive, practical vision of the future that will eliminate our nation's crippling dependence on foreign oil, while rapidly cutting our climate-changing emissions. The program relies on new technologies and domestic energy sources, from renewables to efficiency and plug-in cars, that will grow the American economy while protecting our national security and restoring an oil-free foreign policy. Bill Richardson sees a thriving nation, invigorated by new opportunities, free from the constant threat of interrupted oil supplies, and finding innovative solutions for slowing and reversing global climate change. America will once again lead the world toward peace and prosperity. But to achieve these changes, America must move quickly.Calling on every man, woman, and child in the United States to take part in an ambitious nationwide campaign to achieve energy independence in the very near future, Richardson lays out the details of a plan designed to:
Cut oil dependence 50 percent by 2020, including an 80 percent reduction in oil importsReduce carbon emissions 20 to 30 percent by 2020 and 90 percent by 2050
Quickly bring new automotive technologies to marketDevelop, manufacture, and export energy-saving technologies
Decrease the need for American forces to defend world oil suppliesMeet energy demand much more efficiently across the economy
Develop, manufacture, and export energy-saving technologiesRestore America's leadership role in the world, from energy to climate to world peace and security
Governor Richardson knows that the American people are ready for change, eager to play their part, and impatient for leadership that addresses the energy-environment-security nexus as a whole. In Leading by Example, he sets the standard for a fully developed, well-considered energy plan--one that demands committed presidential leadership and deserves the support of the American people.Details
- Title Leading by Example: How We Can Inspire an Energy and Security Revolution
- Author Bill Richardson
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 256
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley, Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.A.
- Date 2007-10-01
- ISBN 9780470186374 / 0470186372
- Weight 0.97 lbs (0.44 kg)
- Dimensions 9.24 x 6.08 x 0.92 in (23.47 x 15.44 x 2.34 cm)
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Themes
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Environmental Studies
- Library of Congress subjects Energy policy - United States, Power resources - Government policy - United
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007029108
- Dewey Decimal Code 333.790
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Citations
- Publishers Weekly, 09/03/2007, Page 52
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