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As President Barack Obama campaigns for support for his stimulus package, the green cornerstone of his plans is under high scrutiny. The Los Angeles Times released an article acknowledging the tensions in shifting to a new energy paradigm.

"The stakes are high. If Obama succeeds, he could spark a domestic jobs boom and lead an international fight against climate change. If he fails, he could cripple existing industries and squeeze cash-strapped Americans with higher energy prices."

Comparing the efforts to transition America away from imported oil to the Manhattan Project and moon shot combined, the article offers an interesting comparison of the policy efforts to fast-track alternative energy in the U.S.

To read the article, click here.

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