Bringing Natural Gas to Copenhagen
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Clean Skies Foundation (ACSF), the UN Foundation, and the Worldwatch Institute announced today that they are joining forces at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen to explore the potential for natural gas to accelerate the world’s transition to a low-carbon economy. New sources of unconventional gas could make possible the more rapid displacement of oil and coal, while providing back-up power that will enable faster adoption of wind, solar, and other intermittent renewables.
The event, “Natural Gas, Renewables and Efficiency: Pathways to a Low-Carbon Economy,” will be held at the Danish Society of Engineers building on December 12 from 13:30 to 17:30 and will focus on actions and policies to replace high-emitting fuels with natural gas and increase energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy. Confirmed speakers include Christopher Flavin, President of Worldwatch, Aubrey K. McClendon, Chairman of ACSF, and Timothy E. Wirth, President of the United Nations Foundation.
Panels of industry and government experts will discuss concrete strategies for boosting natural gas’ role in national climate change policies, and to facilitate the introduction of intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. Compared with coal, natural gas allows a 50-70 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, depending on the application.
A full agenda for the Copenhagen program will be posted on the websites of all sponsoring organizations in advance of the event.
About the Worldwatch Institute: Worldwatch Institute delivers the insights and ideas that empower decision makers to create an environmentally sustainable society that meets human needs. Worldwatch focuses on the 21st century challenges of climate change, resource degradation, population growth, and poverty by developing and disseminating solid data and innovative strategies for achieving a sustainable society. For more information, visit www.worldwatch.org.
About the American Clean Skies Foundation: Since its founding in 2007 ACSF has dedicated itself to advancing America’s energy independence and a cleaner, low-carbon environment through expanded use of natural gas and renewables. The Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, also owns and operates the Clean Skies TV energy and environmental news network, available online at www.cleanskies.com.
About UN Foundation: The UN Foundation, a public charity, was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. The UN Foundation is an advocate for the UN and a platform for connecting people, ideas, and resources to help the United Nations solve global problems. We build partnerships, grow constituencies, mobilize resources and advocate policy changes to support the UN’s work for individual and global progress. The UN Foundation’s work — focused on select global problems — is decreasing child mortality, improving disaster relief, protecting diverse cultures and environments, creating a clean energy future, empowering women and girls, and improving U.S.-UN relations. For more information, visit www.unfoundation.org.
Contact Worldwatch Institute: Julia Tier
+1-202-452-1999 x594
jtier@worldwatch.org
Contact ACSF: Kimberly Schrader
+1-202-346-8848
kimberly.schrader@fd.com
Contact UN Foundation: John Anthony
+ 1-202-887-9040
SOURCE The American Clean Skies Foundation (ACSF); UN Foundation; Worldwatch Institute