Bringing Natural Gas to Copenhagen Washington, D.C. -The
American Clean Skies Foundation (ACSF), the UN Foundation, and
the Worldwatch Institute announced today that they are joining
forces at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in
Copenhagen to explore the potential for natural gas to
accelerate the world's transition to a low-carbon economy. New
sources of unconventional gas could make possible the more rapid
displacement of oil and coal, while providing back-up power that
will enable faster adoption of wind, solar, and other
intermittent renewables. The event, "Natural Gas, Renewables and
Efficiency: Pathways to a Low-Carbon Economy," will be held at
the Danish Society of Engineers building on December 12 from
13.30 to 17.30 and will focus on actions and policies to replace
high-emitting fuels with natural gas and increase energy
efficiency and the use of renewable energy. Confirmed speakers
include Christopher Flavin, President of Worldwatch, Aubrey K.
McClendon, Chairman of ACSF, and Timothy E.