The Hottest Hands On Energy And Climate

摘要

When it comes to energy, the mission is clear: reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil and fight climate change. Everything from the development of green energy jobs to regulating carbon emissions is on the table. Far murkier is who the decision makers will be, as several power centers grapple for control.rnFirst among equals is Carol A. Browner, who nabbed the newly created role of energy and climate-change czar. The head of EPA under President Clinton, Browner will likely work closely with Nobel-prize-winning nuclear scientist Steven Chu, the Energy Secretary nominee. They want to move swiftly to cut carbon emissions. So does Lisa P. Jackson, nominated to head the EPA. But if they move too fast, they will face opposition from Obama's economic team, led by Larry Summers.