But with real investment in carbon capture and sequestration, coal could contribute to a clean energy economy.

Regardless of who wins the presidency, we must continue to support innovation related to our energy economy.

The trip by President Barack Obama this week to Arctic Alaska has focused needed attention on the effects of climate change. In no other state are the effects of climate change more visible. The Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program in January 2011 issued recommendations on the level of international cooperation and stewardship necessary to manage the Arctic marine environment in anticipation of the climate change impacts the region now faces.