The Aspen Times
By Michael McLaughlin
With new options for cleaner, cheaper sustainable energy, one of the most recognizable voices in the world today said it’s time to say goodbye to fossil fuels.
Ted Turner’s comments came Friday during the 10th annual ARE Day summit, which is running this weekend in Aspen with more than 90 speakers who all have a common goal of reducing global warming and expanding the use of sustainable energy.
The theme of this year’s summit is “Advancing Clean Energy: Transition to a Sustainable Global Economy.” The four-day summit is offering a wide variety of dialogue from some of the biggest names and companies associated with renewable energy at both a national and an international level.
Friday morning’s “Armchair Conversation” on the state of the world, hosted by Sally Ranney, president of the American Renewable Energy Institute, featured speakers Turner and Lester Brown.
Turner is one of the most visible and influential philanthropists in the world. The founder of CNN dedicates much of his time and resources to addressing global issues, including climate change, nuclear disarmament, global health, environmental protection and renewable energy.
