John Podesta, Center for American Progress, 805 15th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C, DC 20005, 202-682-1611, ajohnson@psr.org

This session will examine a secure energy future that not only sustains our natural environment, but which will also protect public health and enhance national and global security. The promotion of conservation; improvements in energy efficiency; clean, sustainable fuel choices in energy production; and the expansion of efforts to control hazardous and toxic airborne pollutants from power plants and other industrial emissions sources, including mandatory controls on greenhouse gas emissions, can virtually eliminate the vulnerability of our energy infrastructure and significantly reduce the health risks associated with fossil fuels.

Health professionals have a respected voice in our communities and with our lawmakers. As health professionals it is important to make your voice heard and advocate for a sustainable energy future that is protective of public health.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will learn the public health, national security, and financial benefits of a clean, sustainable energy future. Participants will learn how to advocate nationally and locally for a comprehensive, public health-protective energy policy.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.