“But Australia faces additional regional and global challenges also crucial to our nation's future - climate change, questions of energy and food security, the rise of China and the rise of India. And we need a strong system of global and regional relationships and institutions to underpin stability.” NeedsFacesEnergyStrongNationsChallengesSecurityIndiaInstitutionsClimateClimate ChangeChinaAustraliaStabilityCrucialFood SecurityRise Of China Author:Kevin Rudd
“Ethanol reduces our dependence on foreign sources of oil and is an important weapon in the War on Terror. By investing in South Dakota's ethanol producers, we will strengthen our energy security and create new jobs.” ImportantWarJobsEnergySecuritySourceWeaponsSouthInvestingTerrorOilProducersDependenceWar On TerrorNew JobDakotaSouth DakotaEthanolEnergy Security Author:John Thune
“First, we have to find a common vocabulary for energy security. This notion has a radically different meaning for different people. For Americans it is a geopolitical question. For the Europeans right now it is very much focused on the dependence on imported natural gas.” PeopleFirstsDifferentEnergyNaturalCommonSecurityRight NowNotionFocusedGasDependenceVocabularyDifferent PeoplesNatural GasGeopoliticalDifferent MeaningsEnergy Security Author:Daniel Yergin
“I personally think that a couple of pounds a week - maybe rising to almost £3 a week - is a reasonable price for Britain to achieve a degree of energy security to reduce its total dependence on fossil fuels and to honour its commitments to cut green house gases.” ThinkingHouseEnergyCuttingWeekAchieveSecurityCoupleDegreesCommitmentGreenRisingFuelBritainReasonablePoundsHonourDependenceFossilsFossil FuelBurning Fossil FuelsEnergy Security Author:Tim Yeo
“The country that owns green, that dominates that industry, is going to have the most energy security, national security, economic security, competitive companies, healthy population and, most of all, global respect.” CountryEnergyCompanyEconomicSecurityIndustryHealthyGreenPopulationNational SecurityEconomic SecurityEnergy Security Author:Thomas Friedman
“And I'm asking you for your good and for your nation's security to take no unnecessary trips, to use carpools or public transportation whenever you can, to park your car one extra day per week, to obey the speed limit, and to set your thermostats to save fuel. Every act of energy conservation like this is more than just common sense-I tell you it is an act of patriotism.” UseEnergyNationsCommonWeekSecurityCarLimitsAskingSpeedCommon SenseAlternativesExtrasParksFuelUnnecessaryConservationTransportationSpeed LimitsEnergy ConservationPublic Transportation Author:Jimmy Carter
“This intolerable dependence on foreign oil threatens our economic independence and the very security of our nation. The energy crisis is real. It is worldwide. It is a clear and present danger to our nation. These are facts and we simply must face them.” RealFactsFacesEnergyNationsClearEconomicSecurityDangerCrisisIndependenceOilAlternativesDependenceForeign OilEnergy CrisisEconomic Independence Author:Jimmy Carter
“To my knowledge, the Department of Homeland Security has focused on detection devices that are large, expensive, use a large amount of energy, and cannot easily be placed in or on a shipping container.” UseEnergySecurityAmountFocusedExpensiveDepartmentDevicesHomelandContainersDetectionShippingHomeland SecurityDepartment Of Homeland Security Author:Jim Ryun
“When a man has a gift in speaking the truth, brute aggression is no longer his security blanket for approval. He, on the contrary, spends most of his energy trying to tone it down because his very nature is already offensive enough.” MenTryingEnoughEnergySecurityContraryToneApprovalAggressionOffensiveBrutesBlanketSpeak The Truth Book:Killosophy Source: Killosophy
“All the real money in investment will have to be made as most of it has been in the past not out of buying and selling but out of owning and holding securities, receiving interests and dividends therein, and benefiting from their long-term increases in value. Hence stockholder's major energies and wisdom as investors should be directed toward assuring themselves of the best operating results from their corporations. This in turn means assuring themselves of fully honest and competent managements.” ShouldMeanLongHas BeensMadeRealPastValuesTurnsEnergyTermInterestResultsHonestSecurityMajorsIncreaseManagementInvestmentSellingCorporationsLong TermBuyingInvestorsReceivingCompetentDividendsBuying And Selling Author:Benjamin Graham
“Clearly, we need more incentives to quickly increase the use of wind and solar power; they will cut costs, increase our energy independence and our national security and reduce the consequences of global warming.” NeedsUseEnergyCuttingSecurityWindCostConsequenceIncreaseIndependenceGlobal WarmingNational SecurityIncentivesSolar PowerAlternative EnergyEnergy Independence Author:Hillary Clinton
“Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth... these are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security and women's empowerment. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all.” PeopleProblemFightingEnergyGrowthWaterPovertyEconomicSecurityPlanetsSolutionsEmpowermentClimateClimate ChangeSavingOur PlanetEconomic GrowthLiftingAdvancingDotsShortageScarcityHealth FoodFood SecurityGlobal PovertyGlobal HealthEconomic EmpowermentSolutions To PovertyEconomic Climate Author:Ban Ki-moon
“Remember, most of the things you think you need are ego trips designed to bolster your image and your perception of security.... You'll waste a lot of energy satisfying your ego only to find that, as soon as it's got what it wants, it ignores all your efforts and promptly nails another list of demands to your forehead. The ego will always try to force you to slave for its vision. I wouldn't stand for that BS if I were you.” IfsThinkingWantNeedsTryingRememberEnergyForceEffortVisionSecurityDemandEgoWastePerceptionSlaveListsSatisfyingNailsForeheadsEgo Trip Author:Stuart Wilde
“Even if you accept the theory of man-made climate change, wind turbines are a rotten way to reduce CO2 emissions, or to improve energy security.” IfsMenWayMadeEnergyAcceptingSecurityWindTheoryClimateClimate ChangeRottenEmissionsCo2TurbinesEnergy SecurityWind TurbinesCo2 Emissions Author:Roger Helmer
“With 3 percent of the worlds resources and 25 percent of the worlds demand, it is pretty obvious this country cannot drill its way to energy security.” WorldWayCountryEnergySecurityDemandPercentResourcesObviousDrillsEnergy Security Author:Lois Capps
“The city (regardless which one it is) does provide a certain degree of sophistication and intellectualism. It offers the challenge of professional matters. It throws new and interesting people in one's path. There is a dynamic and an energy in cities which is diametric to the life-forces of the forest. Still the cabin is the wellspring, the source, the hub of my existence. It gives me tranquility, a closeness of nature and wildlife, good health and fitness, a sense of security, the opportunity for resourcefulness, reflection and creative thinking.” PeopleThinkingGivingDoeStillsMatterCertainOpportunityEnergyForceChallengesInterestingCitiesExistenceCreativePathSecuritySourceOffersDegreesReflectionGive MeForestsGood LifeTranquilityWildlifeGood HealthClosenessSophisticationIntellectualismCreative ThinkingCabinsHealth And FitnessResourcefulnessHubWellspring Author:Anne LaBastille
“Energy is the key to prosperity, to security. And until we [in US] start tapping our domestic, conventional and alternative sources to energy, we're never going to get there.” EnergySecuritySourceKeysProsperityAlternativesConventionalTapping Author:Sarah Palin
“Real security, in other words, is inseparable from issues of energy policy; education; public health; preservation of soils, forests, and waters; and broadly based, sustainable prosperity.” RealEnergyWaterIssuesSecurityPolicyEnvironmentalProsperityForestsSoilSustainabilityPreservationInseparablePublic HealthEnergy Policy Author:David W. Orr
“The sun-belt and the technology belt can become very powerful when they begin to understand themselves as a community: a community of energy, water and climate security; a community for their common future.” EnergyPeaceWaterCommunityPowerfulCommonTechnologySunSecurityClimateBeltsVery Powerful Author:Prince Hassan bin Talal
“Energy security based on clean & reliable sources is essential for India's future. Nuclear energy has a key role in India's energy strategy.” MotivationEnergyRolesSecuritySourceKeysEssentialsIndiaStrategyCleanNuclearNuclear EnergyEnergy SecurityReliable Sources Author:Narendra Modi
“We are not inviting—we are guarded. Most of our energy is spent trying to hide our true selves, and control our worlds to have some sense of security.” WorldTryingSelfEnergySecurityOur WorldTrue SelfInvitingGuarded Book:Captivating Revised and Updated: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul Source: Captivating Revised and Updated: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul
“With 1 million square miles of the Arctic melting unexpectedly this summer, these are warning signs that we have to act and act now. Our addiction to Middle Eastern oil obviously has security implications, and we think it's about time to be generating Eastern Washington wind energy instead of sending our money to the sheikhs.” ThinkingEnergyMillionsMiddleSecurityWindSummerAddictionOilMilesSquaresWarningEasternImplicationsMeltingArcticWarning SignsWind Energy Author:Jay Inslee
“In a world of increasing interdependence, energy security will depend much on how countries manage their relations with one another. That is why energy security will be one of the main challenges of foreign policy in the years ahead. Oil and gas have always been political commodities.” WorldYearsCountryPoliticalEnergyChallengesSecurityPolicyDependsRelationOilManageGasForeign PolicyCommodityInterdependenceOil And GasEnergy Security Author:Daniel Yergin
“Through scientific discovery and technological innovation, we enlist the forces of the natural world to solve many of the uniquely human problems we face - feeding and providing energy to agrowing population, improving human health, taking responsibility for protecting the environment and the global ecosystem, and ensuring our own Nation's security. Scientific discoveries inspire and enrich us, teaching us about the mysteries of life and the nature of the world.” WorldHumansProblemFacesEnergyForceNationsNaturalResponsibilityEnvironmentMysteryTeachingSecurityInspireDiscoveryInnovationPopulationSolveProvidingTechnologicalImprovingFeedingTaking ResponsibilityNatural WorldEcosystemsScientific DiscoveryMystery Of LifeHuman ProblemsHuman Health Author:William J. Clinton
“Shale gas represents a promising new potential energy resource for the UK. It could contribute significantly to our energy security, reducing our reliance on imported gas, as we move to a low-carbon economy.” MovingEnergyEconomySecurityLowsResourcesGasCarbonRelianceReducingEnergy SecurityPotential Energy Author:Edward Davey
“Mitt Romney understands the importance of Alaska as a leader in our country's energy production and I look forward to working with him on such an important economic and national security matter.” LooksImportantCountryMatterEnergyLeaderEconomicSecurityImportanceProductionsOur CountryNational SecurityRomneyAlaskaEnergy Production Author:Lisa Murkowski
“I'm working with wind, solar, and biofuels companies as well as with organizations like ACORE [American Council On Renewable Energy], Growth Energy, and AREDAY to raise public awareness and seek practical technological solutions to reduce our reliance on fossilized carbon. My book Don't Wait for the Next War will be out in October, where I will offer my prescription for America's growth, responsible development, and security.” WellsBookWarAmericaNextEnergyWaitingGrowthCompanyAwarenessSecurityWindDevelopmentOffersSolutionsOrganizationResponsibleRaisesPracticalsTechnologicalCarbonCouncilRelianceOctoberPrescriptionsRenewable EnergyBiofuels Author:Wesley K. Wark
“I think given all the different imperatives - getting energy to Africa, security of energy, climate change, that we should be spending half as much as we spend on health, which will get you all the way up to $15 billion - the health people don't like it when things get compared to their number.” PeopleThinkingWayShouldDifferentEnergyGivenNumbersHalfSecurityClimateClimate ChangeSpendingBillionsImperatives Author:Bill Gates
“GM is pursuing gasoline-savings solutions on many fronts on the way to our ultimate vision of hydrogen fuel cell-powered transportation. E85 ethanol burns cleaner than gasoline and is a renewable, domestic fuel that can enhance the nation's economy and energy security.” WayEnergyNationsVisionEconomySecurityFrontsSolutionsUltimateSavingCellsFuelSavingsTransportationCleanersGasolineHydrogenEthanolEnergy SecurityFuel CellsHydrogen Fuel Author:Joseph Lowery
“We must prepare for a changing climate by incorporating climate preparedness into every aspect of our planning - for food, water, health, energy, even national security. We must reduce our emissions to prevent even more dangerous change.” EnergyWaterSecurityDangerousAspectClimatePlanningNational SecurityEmissionsPreparednessIncorporating Author:Katharine Hayhoe
“If we have access to nuclear energy, that adds to our maneuverability in ensuring energy security as India marches on, on the path to accelerated development.” IfsEnergyPathSecurityDevelopmentIndiaAddAccessNuclearMarchNuclear EnergyEnergy Security Author:Manmohan Singh
“Indians, we would like to be a part of the nuclear world order, accepting all the responsibilities that go with being a responsible nuclear power, and at the same time enlarging our options with regard to energy security of our country.” WorldCountryOrderEnergyResponsibilityAcceptingSecurityResponsibleRegardNuclearOur CountryWorld OrderNuclear PowerEnergy Security Author:Manmohan Singh
“I would argue that we have a patriotic duty to move toward energy independence and clean energy. It is a matter of national security - energy security, climate security, economic security, job security, everything.” MatterJobsMovingEnergyEconomicSecurityDutyIndependenceCleanClimateArguingPatrioticNational SecurityClean EnergyEconomic SecurityEnergy IndependenceEnergy Security Author:Van Jones
“I don't know if I ever mentioned back in 2002 we fought our way into a governor's debate in Massachusetts where, you know, this was televised and I articulated our usual agenda: cut the military, put the dollars into true security here at home, provide healthcare as a human right, raise wages which needed to be living wages, green our energy system, equal marriage? - we were the only ones talking about it back in 2002.” IfsKnowsWayHumansHomeEnergyTalkingCuttingSecurityMilitaryNeededEqualRaisesGreenDollarsDebateAgendasUsualHealthcareGovernorsWagesMassachusettsLiving Wage Author:Jill Stein
“Climate change is a real consequence of human activity and we have a moral obligation to address this challenge. That means reducing carbon pollution and accelerating our transition to clean energy, not only to protect our planet, but also to ensure our national security.” MeanRealEnergyChallengesMoralSecurityProtectConsequenceClimate ChangeObligationPollutionNational SecurityClean EnergyMoral Obligation Author:Jason Kander
“To maintain our economic and national security, we must maximize all of our nation's energy resources, including renewable sources, alternative fuels, and fossil fuels, all in a way that balances economic development and protecting our environment.” WayEnergyNationsEnvironmentEconomicSecuritySourceDevelopmentBalanceResourcesIncludingAlternativesFuelNational SecurityFossilsOur EnvironmentFossil FuelEconomic Development Author:Joe Heck
“I am going to be able to present to the incoming administration a country that is stronger. A federal government that is working better and more efficiently. A national security apparatus that is both more effective and truer to our values. Energy policies that are resulting in not just less pollution, but also more jobs.” CountryGovernmentAbleJobsValuesEnergySecurityPolicyStrongerAdministrationPollutionFederal GovernmentNational SecurityEnergy Policy Author:Barack Obama
“My innovation message, specifically including energy, happened to be the same week that on Monday and Tuesday I announced the Breakthrough Energy Venture Group. Then on that Tuesday afternoon, in December, was when I sat down with him. I explained the US has great science here, this is where the market for these things is going to be. It connects to less pollution, it connects to U.S. jobs, it connects to security, not needing the energy coming from far away.” JobsEnergyHappenedGroupsWeekSecurityMessagesInnovationIncludingSatAfternoonFar AwayPollutionVentureMondayBreakthroughDecemberTuesdayGreat Science Author:Bill Gates
“China is the center of the Asian energy security grid, which includes the Central Asian states and Russia. India is also hovering around the edge, South Korea is involved, and Iran is an associate member of some kind. If the Middle East oil resources around the Gulf, which are the main ones in the world, if they link up to the Asian grid, the United States is really a second-rate power. A lot is at stake in not withdrawing from Iraq.” IfsWorldKindStatesEnergyUnitedUnited StatesMiddleSecurityInvolvedMembersResourcesIndiaSouthRateIraqEdgesChinaOilEastRussiaIranLinksStakesMiddle EastAssociatesAsianKoreaGridsSecond RateHoveringSouth KoreaWithdrawingEnergy Security Author:Noam Chomsky