Aina news report 3

Author: Michael Northrop
Title of article: United States behind in the clean energy gold rush
Publication: Daily EgyptianNewspaper
Date of article: Monday, February 15th 2010

Summary:
This article points out the failure of the US to compete in the clean energy market, which is considered as the biggest economic development driver for the future. The US is the first who created the technologies in renewable energy, but China has become the leader in the market now. The Author urged the US Government to take action to correct the problem. Long-term guaranteed purchase contract would be the most effective way to increase the confidence of manufacturers and stop them relocating overseas.

Issues:
Should US government set clean energy policies as one of its main priorities?
Can US manufacturers compete with Chinese manufacturers without subsidies from Government?
Are American people ready to buy and use clean energy?

My opinion:
Investing in clean energy, even if it is still expensive now, creates hopes for a sustainable development in the future. Rich countries, like the US, should lead the way because they have the technologies and the financial resources to do it. Not only is clean energy a promising market, but it also highly contributes to protect the environment and to fight against global warming.