Come Together to Inspire, Interact, Influence, and Impact.

x
Notifications
Log Out? Are you sure you want to log out?
Log Out
IWN Staff
June 2, 2023 - 2 minutes
facebook linkedin twitter telegram telegram

In 60 Seconds: Environment & Clean Energy

*PDF Download: In 60 Seconds – Environment and Clean Energy

Innovation and conservation are the best path forward for improving the environment and reducing our carbon emissions. The U.S. has a history of success in the energy sector because we have embraced conservation-based policies that aim to do more with less rather than prohibition-based policies that ban certain types of energy or specific technologies.

Here’s the issue of the environment and clean energy in 60 seconds:

What’s at Stake

Innovation and conservation are the best path forward for improving the environment and reducing our carbon emissions. The U.S. has a history of success in the energy sector because we have embraced conservation-based policies that aim to do more with less rather than prohibition-based policies that ban certain types of energy or specific technologies.

We all want to protect the environment, but new extreme climate policies would:

  • Fail to reduce emissions
  • Have no actual impact on climate change
  • Make energy less reliable for all
  • Make energy too expensive for low-income individuals
  • Undercut innovation that would actually make energy cleaner

Our energy policies should prioritize creating a reliable and efficient energy supply, while integrating cleaner technologies.

Better Ways to Address Climate Change

Develop Innovative Ways to Make Clean Energy More Efficient and Reliable
Lawmakers should support the innovation of the private sector in areas such as:

  • Carbon capture and storage can capture the carbon dioxide emissions produced by different commercial processes.
  • Nuclear power is carbon-free and provides cheap and reliable electricity, making it essential to lowering U.S. carbon emissions both in the short- and long-term.

Innovation is the key to making our energy supply cleaner and reducing our carbon footprint.

Balance Clean Energy with Continued Access to Reliable and Affordable Energy

  • Extreme climate policies stifle innovation and backfire by making energy less reliable and less affordable for low-income individuals.
  • We should encourage and support the development of new technology without pushing it beyond its current capabilities.

Addressing Misperceptions: 

IWN Staff
Back to Resource Center

More from IWN Staff

State Legislature: Grassroots Trainings A Basic Overview: The Importance Of State Legislatures

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

IWN Staff May 15, 2025
State Legislature: Grassroots Trainings Basics of a State Legislature: How It Works And How Bills Become Law

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

IWN Staff May 15, 2025
State Legislature: Grassroots Trainings Terminology: Legislative Terms You Should Know To Be Effective

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

IWN Staff May 15, 2025
State Legislature: Grassroots Trainings Engagement: How To Make A Difference In Your State Legislature

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

IWN Staff May 15, 2025
Resource Center Leading Lady | Sami Keddington, IWN Chapter Leader

Leading Ladies, an Independent Women’s Network initiative, showcases and honors women who…

IWN Staff May 12, 2025

Related Posts by IWN

How To Talk About: Education Freedom

Education freedom policies allow education funding to follow students to the option…

IWN Staff January 27, 2025
How to Talk About: Education Freedom

EDUCATION FREEDOM *PDF Download Funds students, not systems. Unfortunately, school districts and…

IWN Staff January 27, 2025
In 60 Seconds: Education Freedom

*In 60 Seconds: Education Freedom What is Education Freedom? Education freedom funds…

IWN Staff January 27, 2025
How to Talk About: TEACHERS UNIONS

Five Key Points About Teachers Unions *PDF Download Unions seek power. Unions…

IWN Staff September 30, 2024
In 60 Seconds: Why Crime Statistics Can Be Misleading

Crime statistics delivered to the public don’t always align with the reality…

Paula Fitzsimmons August 8, 2024