Creating our own 'Sputnik Moment' for Oregon
By
Lisa Adatto, John J. Audley, Glenn Montgomery
The Oregonian
February 16, 2011
Now is the time for Oregon to push forward as a clean energy leader more than ever.
Lisa Adatto, Oregon Director, Climate Solutions
In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama challenged America by identifying what he called our "Sputnik Moment" -- the challenge a generation faces that will shape its future. He focused on innovation, "especially clean-energy technology -- an investment that will strengthen our security, protect our planet and create countless new jobs for our people."
