WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Thursday applauded companies that have quit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because they disagree with the business group's climate change policy.
"I think it's wonderful," Chu told reporters at a solar energy event on the National Mall. He said companies that left the Chamber object "to foot dragging, to denials" and realize that efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse gasses are "part of our economic future in the United States."
Chu said other companies should quit the group if the Chamber does not recognize the business opportunities presented by taking aggressive action against global warming.
But he also urged the Chamber to change its position.
"I would encourage the Chamber of Commerce to realize the economic opportunity that the United States can lead in a new industrial revolution," said Chu, a supporter of alternative fuels and strong regulation of greenhouse gas emissions.
Friday, October 9, 2009
US Energy's Chu hails companies that left Chamber
via reuters.com
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