Highlights Of Al Gore ´S Speech
Today during the We Campaign, Al Gore challenged the United States to generate 100% of its energy from renewable sources within 10 years. While it is interesting to read the full speech, which has more than 10 pages in length (source here in English), here the most relevant public discourse and that have nothing to do with United States, but with data that are of interest and concern everyone.
“When President John F. Kennedy challenged the nation to put a man on the moon and bring him safely in ten years, many people made fun of him. But 8 years and two months later, Neil Armstrong walk over the moon “this refers to his proposal is also achievable.
“For those, for whatever reason, refuse to do their part or be persuaded to join, ask them` made to one side “but want to cooperate at least not distracting.
“For every degree the temperature increases, the rays are increased by 10%” rays are major causes of forest fires, more fires than lightning.
“Scientists have confirmed that enough solar energy falls to Earth in 40 minutes, as to supply the entire world of energy during a year.”
“As the demand for renewable energy grows, the costs continue to decline. Let me give you a very telling example: the special price of silicon used to make solar cells recently cost $ 300 per kilogram. But the most recent contracts are selling silicone kilogram to $ 50. ”
“When demand for oil and coal increases, prices rise. “When demand for solar cells increases, prices will fall”. Great irony, doesn´t it?
“The stone was just because there is no lack of stones” no need to wait until oil runs out to take renewable energy seriously.
“When the use of oil and coal increases, pollution increases. When the use of renewable energy increases, pollution decreases “
“We should tax them for the people who pollute, not to generate money. This is one of the most important laws to be changed “if you charge for polluting, does not cease to do so?
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