WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 12 PM EST, Greenpeace USA will join with other climate and energy advocates on a press conference call to release a landmark analysis showing that the United States can address global warming, without relying on nuclear power or so-called "clean coal" as some in the ongoing energy debate claim.
The new study details a worldwide energy scenario where: * In the United States, nearly 80% of our electricity can be produced by renewable energy sources. * Carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced 50% globally and 72% in the U.S. without resorting to an increase in dangerous nuclear power or new coal technologies. * America's oil use can be cut over 50% by 2050 with much more efficient cars and trucks, potentially including new plug-in hybrids, increased use of biofuels, and greater reliance on electricity for transportation.
The study, commissioned from the internationally-respected German Aerospace Centre, shows that significantly increasing renewable energy and efficiency improvements alone can solve the global warming problem. It is the first study to fulfill the promise of Princeton Professors Stephen Pacala and Robert Socolow's "wedge" framework, by presenting an alternative scenario for reaching greenhouse gas stabilization.
Who: John Coequyt, Greenpeace USA Sven Teske, Greenpeace International Scott Sklar, Sustainable Energy Coalition What: Press conference call to unveil a new blueprint for solving global warming -- and correct the record on nukes and coal. When: Wednesday January 24, 2007 12 PM EST Call-In: 1-800-896-8445 Code: Greenpeace Contact: Joel Finkelstein, +1-202-822-5200 ext. 279 Jane Kochersperger, +1-202-319-2493
Greenpeace USA
