In recognition of Earth Day, USA President Barack Obama signed a Presidential Proclamation recognizing the importance of protecting the environment and addressing the challenges of global warming.
“History has shown that as we sow, so too shall we reap,” the President stated. “Let us rededicate ourselves to a world that provides bountiful harvests for us all not just today, but for many generations to come.”
Through investments in scientific research and development, and the pursuit of alternative and renewable energy, Obama believes the USA can create millions of green jobs while remaining a major player in competitive global economy. He said that his administration is also working to achieve a comprehensive energy and climate policy, one that will lessen the USA’s dependence on foreign oil and make the nation the global leader in clean energy technology,
In the proclamation, Obama stated “we must commit ourselves to protecting our environment and ensuring the health of our planet so we may share the magnificent blessings of our Earth with our grandchildren.”
According to a report on CNN, President Obama also today announced a new initiative to lease federal waters for the purpose of generating electricity from wind power and ocean currents. Obama stated that wind power could generate 20 percent of the country’s electricity by 2030 and support 250,000 jobs.
It is part of “beginning a new era of energy exploration,” he said.
