The scientific community should work as hard as possible to address major issues that affect our everyday lives such as climate change, infectious diseases and counterterrorism; in particular, 'clean energy' research deserves far higher priority. And science and technology are the prime routes to tackling these issues.

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The 'clean energy' challenge deserves a commitment akin to the Manhattan project or the Apollo moon landing.

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I believe climate change is real and that we can save our planet while creating millions of good-paying clean energy jobs.

— Hillary Clinton

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I believe everyone deserves access to clean air and water, and that climate change has exacerbated this challenge.

— Jimmy Gomez

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Energy prices in general have been going up, as are concerns about energy security and climate change.

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— Edward Kearns

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