A vitally important research paper that should be required reading for all Americans interested in seeing America be a leader - and generate jobs - in clean technology. This report provides the first comprehensive comparison of public investments by the United States and key Asian competitors in core clean energy technologies, including solar, wind, and nuclear power, carbon capture and storage, advanced vehicles and batteries, and high-speed rail. Key findings are that America is being out invested, out-flanked on the policy front and is truly on the verge of losing any hope of becoming a key economic player in the green collar economy.

Produced By: The Breakthrough Insitute and The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

Authors: Rob Atkinson, Ph.D, Michael Shellenberger, Ted Nordhaus, Devon Swezey, Teryn Norris, Jesse Jenkins, Leigh Ewbank, Johanna Peace and Yael Borofsky

Original Publish Date:  November 2009

URLs:  http://www.thebreakthrough.org     http://www.itif.org

America’s rural, agricultural, and forestry sectors are central to building a sustainable renewable energy future while still providing sufficient supplies of food, feed, and fiber. As energy prices remain
volatile, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to help reduce the Nation’s dependence on imported oil and conserve our natural resources as we switch to clean, affordable renewable
energy alternatives.

Prepared By: US Department of Agriculture - Energy Council

Original Publish Date: August 2008