Powering forward, what everyone should know about America's energy revolution, Bill Ritter, Jr
Type
Label
Powering forward, what everyone should know about America's energy revolution, Bill Ritter, Jr
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
mapsillustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Powering forward
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
923795905
Responsibility statement
Bill Ritter, Jr
Sub title
what everyone should know about America's energy revolution
Summary
The author, Colorado's 41st governor, discusses ways to use clean, renewable energy to help resolve global climate change and its environmental impact, based in part on examples from Colorado
Table Of Contents
Foreword / by Senator Timothy E. Wirth -- Introduction: Why we need an energy revolution -- The Colorado promise -- From promises to policies -- The emerging energy paradigm -- Lessons from the biosphere -- A new American vision -- What is America thinking? -- Change the conversation -- Think like a revolutionary -- Everything counts -- Why governments must intervene in markets -- Good subsidies and bad subsidies -- The need for speed -- Thirsty energy -- The future of fossil fuels -- The future of natural gas -- Harvesting energy: the future of renewables -- Responsible capitalism -- States: where the action is -- A just transition -- Conclusion: Why America should lead