Improved technology, high energy prices, and climate change concerns are creating favorable markets for transforming energy systems around the world. But accelerating low-carbon economic growth requires innovative public policies and strong leadership from businesses as well as public officials. Worldwatch's Climate & Energy researchers believe that an energy revolution lies ahead that is as momentous as the emergence of oil - and electricity-based economies a century ago. The Institute's research identifies key components of energy and transportation systems that aim to de-carbonize the global economy, spur innovation and job creation, address resource scarcity, and reduce local environmental pollution.

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