# The voices of a new clean energy future - June 12, 2010

*Published:* 2010-06-12
*Author:* Rebecca Rasch

World Resources Institute – [“Green Jobs and Competitive Industry: The Net Benefits of Climate Legislation”](http://www.wri.org/stories/2010/06/green-jobs-and-competitive-industry-net-benefits-climate-legislation "http://www.wri.org/stories/2010/06/green-jobs-and-competitive-industry-net-benefits-climate-legislation")

By [James Bradbury](http://www.wri.org/profile/james-bradbury "http://www.wri.org/profile/james-bradbury View user profile."), [Lutz Weischer](http://www.wri.org/profile/lutz-weischer "http://www.wri.org/profile/lutz-weischer"), and Suchita Mathur of the WRI Climate and Energy program

> “Without comprehensive climate policy, the country stands to lose green jobs and long-term competitive advantages that would come from increased energy efficiency and a strong domestic market for clean energy technologies.”

> “The sooner Congress passes comprehensive climate policy, the sooner U.S. industry and government can begin building the road to a cleaner environment and stronger economy.”