The Apollo Alliance concludes we need to invest $50 billion a year for 10 years to transition to a clean energy economy.
"The question now is not whether we will transition to a clean energy economy.
"It also puts at risk Britain's transition to a clean, green, low-carbon future".
"It's a defeatist target that shows no faith in the ability of Australians to adapt, innovate and make the transition to a clean economy".
Imagine how powerful a message that could be, if the world's leading companies coordinated to show their consumers how they're leading the transition to a clean, prosperous future.
He is also likely to push the signature issues of his first term: the economic potential in the transition to a clean energy economy.
Ultimately, Arctic Ocean drilling is far too risky and undermines the administration's efforts to address climate change and transition to a clean energy future".
Stern's landmark 2006 report on the economic impact of climate change – commissioned by the then chancellor, Gordon Brown – concluded that spending 1% of GDP would pay for a transition to a clean and sustainable economy.
"There are great opportunities for an Australia that capitalises on this vision – as one of the sunniest and windiest countries in the world, Australia can lead the transition to a clean energy powered future.
"We applaud SEIU's commitment to cleaner air and water for our communities, their resolve to tackle the impacts of climate change especially amongst the most vulnerable, and their work to see that workers benefit from our transition to a clean energy economy," said Brian Deese, senior adviser to the president.
