Sanders delivers global warming address to Vermont conference

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Sunday, March 23, 2008

Sanders delivers global warming address to Vermont conference

Published: Sunday, March 23, 2008
cc10.4;By Sam Hemingway
Free Press Staff Writer

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said Saturday the United States has the technology available to help reverse global warming but lacks the political resolve to make it happen.

"With existing knowledge and technology, we know how to address the challenge," Sanders said in a speech he delivered to 300 attendees at an environmental law conference gathering at Vermont Law School in Royalton on Saturday afternoon.

He pointed to advances in automobile technology and renewable energy sources like wind turbines and solar and geothermal power as evidence the world can address the challenges of global warming.

"I have great confidence for the future that if we summon up the political will, we can transform our energy system to one that is better for each and every one of us and the planet as well," said Sanders, the only senator with seats on both the Senate Environment and Public Works and Natural Resources committees.

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