Energizing Rio+20

How the United States Can Promote Sustainable Energy for All at the 2012 Earth Summit

Economic growth and improved living standards require access to reliable, affordable, convenient, and safe cooking fuels and electricity. The paper argues that the two goals of ending energy poverty and protecting the climate are compatible. New technologies and emerging expertise are gaining ground; what we’re lacking most are creative and politically feasible partnerships to scale up these efforts and mobilize financial resources.

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