Energy Principle #2 – Reduce the Environmental Impact of Energy Consumption and Production

by General James L. Jones, USMC (Ret.)

We must address the impact of our growing energy consumption on the environment and climate, while recognizing that any approach must be both economically viable and environmentally effective.  We must not set targets for which technology does not yet exist or which threatens major economic displacement.  We must give industry a predictable investment climate and incentives for innovation in clean energy.  Costs and benefits must be transparent to consumers.  We must commit to a course that promotes global participation while considering the priorities of the developing world.

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