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Wind generation in the US has the potential to reach grid parity with natural gas and other energy sources by 2035 without any federal support, according to consulting firm Macquarie Research. "We believe the US is now the most attractive wind market in the world due to the increased visibility of demand in the long term," Macquarie said.

The transition to a low-carbon economy is already underway, with businesses driving things forward through innovation and smart business practices, writes Unilever CEO Paul Polman. "Let's work together to make our economies strong and our climate sustainable. It can be done," he writes

"As long as you have a good message you can create a great movie," Sharp advised, reminding the audience of the power of social media to raise awareness. The young filmmaker is certain that climate change is a matter that interests and concerns youth around the world. He also explained that he filmed 'Three Seconds' in order to create a motivational video focused on the impacts of global warming.

Chinese automakers plan to spend almost $8 billion this year on developing all-electric and hybrid automobiles, an analysis shows. The government is setting targets and offering incentives, believing that "developing new-energy vehicles is the Chinese auto industry's only road to grow from being big to being strong," said Xu Heyi, chairman of Beijing Automotive Group.