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It also Presents an Opportunity

-- Mike -- 02/02/2007

The big news out today is the release of a "landmark report" saying there is little doubt that global warming is caused by human activity. I'll let others speak to the science behind this report, but as I was reading the piece on it by the Associated Press, I noticed a key aspect of this issue that was not mentioned: opportunity.

Solving global warming certainly presents challenges, but it also offers unparalleled opportunities as well. Addressing global warming means ushering in a new era of energy production and use - one that relies heavily on clean, renewable sources of energy. Not only will this new energy future protect the planet, but it will also enhance our national security by reducing our dependence on oil and strengthen our economy by creating jobs related to these new energy industries.

It can be easy to feel a sense of helplessness or despair when faced with tackling an issue as grand as global warming. But the truth is we should embrace this challenge and see it for what it truly is - and opportunity for bold leadership, worldwide cooperation and genuine hope.