World Leaders in New Energy Initiatives – Nobel Peace Prize Winners

Al Gore – 2007

In 1997 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) prepared periodic climate assessments on science, impacts and ­adaptation, and mitigation based on the contributions of ­several hundred expert authors nominated by ­governments. The majority of experts in the IPCC, work in academia and government labs, but there are a handful who also work in business, including Haroon Kheshgi and Brian Flannery from ­ExxonMobil.

Over the years, they have contributed to three IPCC ­assessments and two special ­reports and have served as review editors for IPCC ­publications. The ­valuable contributions of these experts were recognized, when the IPCC received the 2007 ­Nobel Peace Prize. The­ ­scientists were recognized when Al Gore (left) ­delivered his Nobel Lecture on 10 December, 2007, at Oslo City Hall, Norway. They were recognized for their efforts to build up and ­disseminate greater knowledge about ­man-made climate change and to lay the foundations for the measures that are needed to ­counteract such change. We celebrate and humbly applaud the ExxonMobil teamwork!

Barack H. Obama – 2009

Barack H. Obama delivered his Nobel Lecture on December 10, 2009, at the Oslo City Hall, ­Norway. He was introduced by Thorbjørn ­Jagland, ­Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Touted as one of the leading ­visionaries and masters of designing an inspiring future, Barack Obama has filled the world with hope and a solid belief in our ability to change the state of the planet.

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Did you know… Wind Turbines have advanced so far that one turbine today can output 3.6 Megawatts which means supplying 1000 homes with electricity!

Did you know… The new LED light bulbs have a “light-emitting diode” that is break proof, vibration resistant and compact and delivers an 80% energy savings compared to previous technology.

Did you know… Siemens holds the world record in efficiency for inventing a clothes dryer that uses 50% less electricity.

Did you know… Photovoltaic’s is an energy system where “solar cells” convert the sun’s rays into electrical power used to heat or air condition your home!