I found a couple of links to learn more about Stephen Chu (Obama's pick to head the Dept. of Energy) and his beliefs on climate change. The first is a presentation he gave in 2007 and the second is a paper that he co-wrote:
http://gustavus.edu/events/nobelconference/2007/chu-lecture.php
http://www.interacademycouncil.net/CMS/Reports/11840/12039.aspx?returnID=12161
The dude is brilliant. He also seems to be pragmatic, down-to-earth, well-rounded, can describe science in layman's terms very well, and is an excellent communicator. He presents his ideas like a scientist should - from facts. Very refreshing. One of his best questions (and strategy) is to ask how the US can reduce their energy consumption without affecting their lifestyle (which is very different from so many other climate change loons who want everyone to immediately ride bicycles and become vegetarians or other ridiculous culture changes that just aren't going to happen anytime soon, if ever).
Obama picked a good DOE head - I hope he can provide the US with a decent and obtainable energy policy that the US has been lacking for decades. Good luck to Stephen.
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