(DOE, April 28, 2010) Washington, DC — Secretary Steven Chu testified today before the Senate Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development on current energy policies and future energy goals. His opening statement is as follows: Chairman Dorgan, Ranking Member Bennett, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you to discuss our nation’s energy policy. We are driven to change our energy habits by several serious challenges. America is highly dependent on oil. Our climate is changing as a result of our carbon emissions. In order to mitigate the considerable risks of climate change, the world must transition to a sustainable energy future, which will require nothing short of a new industrial revolution. America’s future jobs and prosperity may well depend on whether we lead or follow in this transformation. The leaders in China now recognize that if the world continues on its current path, climate change will be devastating to China and to the rest of the world. They acknowledge that China’s growth in carbon emissions is environmentally unsustainable and are working hard to lessen their emissions growth. Click here to read more…