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Why Obama should appoint Al Gore to the Head of the Department of Energy

Barack Obama has a historic opportunity to change the direction of our nation.  As two roads diverge in a red, white, and blue country, he must take the road less traveled on, instead of continuing the status quo. 

We have to be honest: our nation is in an energy crisis.  And nobody has shown more leadership and interest and interest in our nation's energy policy than Al Gore.  Al Gore made a bold challenge to "our nation to commit to producing 100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy and truly clean carbon-free sources within 10 years." 

Al Gore's plan is as simple as it's bold.  Using clean alternative fuels (solar, wind, geothermal), energy efficiency, and a new energy grid he would solve some of our nations most pressing problems: high gas prices, our dependence on foreign oil, global warming, and the economic recession.  This realistic yet ambitious plan uses current technology and can be met through hard work and financing. 

Obama promised change.  Now he has the chance to prove it and restore America's energy leadership in the world. 

 You can follow this link to sign a petition to Obama to appoint Al Gore as head of the Dept. of Energy.

 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/Gore

 

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