Calls on Business Leaders to Drive Innovation and Reduce Carbon Emissions
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
Vice President Al Gore recognized Spain as one of the world`s top innovators of
renewable energy and high-speed rail transportation.
Speaking at the Spain-U.S. Business Sustainability Conference on March 17, Gore
cited improved energy and climate technologies as the key to solving three of
the most pressing global issues - the global economic crisis, climate crisis and
security crisis. He said that if you looked for the common thread between the
three, it is an overdependence on outdated, heavily polluting carbon-based
technologies.
"The convergence of the problems is very clear," Gore said. "Green
infrastructure is the option of choice to solve the climate and economic crisis.
We need sources that are free forever, like the sun, wind and earth. Spain is
one of the leading countries in all of these areas."
He also stressed the close working relationship between U.S. and Spanish
businesses and their role in helping speed the creation and adoption of
advanced, green technology.
"Renewable energy production, high-speed transport systems and infrastructure
construction and management are the best ways to stimulate the global economy
and help address the climate crisis," Gore continued. "We need leadership in
both the political and business sectors. The close working relationship between
Spain and the U.S. in these areas is a model for all others to follow."
His Royal Highness, Felipe de Borbón, reiterated Spain`s political commitment to
solving environmental problems, stimulating investment in these sectors,
promoting business cooperation and ensuring Spain remains at the forefront of
renewable technologies.
"This conference is a major milestone in the relationship between Spain and the
United States, both in the private and public sectors," said the Prince. "The
idea of sustainable growth should underlie the solutions for Spain`s economy and
environment. Only by working together with U.S. businesses and government as
well as coordinating our needs and priorities can we get our countries, and
world, back on track."
Spain has undergone a far reaching modernization process that has propelled it
into a leadership position in renewable energy, biotechnology, rail, aerospace,
infrastructure, machinery and equipment, water treatment and desalinization and
information technology.
About the Trade Commission of Spain
The Trade Commission of Spain in Chicago, as part of the network of Commercial
Offices of the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX), assists and promotes
Spanish firms entering the U.S. market, as well as American firms seeking
investment in Spanish products. Focusing on industry and technology, the Trade
Commission of Spain provides economic and trade-related information to Spanish
companies seeking opportunities in the U.S. Other promotional activities include
organizing direct and reverse missions, as well as trade show participation.
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