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Hurricane Sandy gave us
another demonstration of the consequences from our global addiction to fossil
fuels. As stated in Bloomberg Business Week, humans are now causing
climatic events that are more violent. It's now time that we do everything
possible to mitigate and adapt to this "new normal."
 Hurricane Sandy set several records:
- Biggest Atlantic storm in history
- 7.5 million people lost power
- 13 foot storm surge in Lower Manhattan
- 80+ mph gusts in NY and New Jersey
- 2nd major storm in 2 years
Paul Barrett in Bloomberg
reported, “Ultimately, the global warming crisis will require
global solutions. Washington can become a credible advocate for moving the
Chinese and Indian economies away from coal and toward alternatives only if the
U.S. takes concerted political action.” We agree.
GENI interns have been
working on solutions – and we are proud to release several more important
reports that show us that path to a cleaner and more stable climate. Each is available
at www.GENI.org/globalenergy/research:
These reports provide plans, maps and strategies to
shift course towards a clean energy future. Please help us by sharing them with
your colleagues. We do have tested technologies and models – as several
nations are already 80% renewable. Hurricane Sandy reminded us of the
consequences of inaction.
In partnership for the
planet,
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