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young people might well find the world’s energy challenge sufficiently
compelling to attract them into careers in science and engineering.
In the case of energy policy, scientists should focus on guiding federal
decision making so that limited resources are well spent, and solutions
to critical challenges such as energy and the environment can be devel-
oped and implemented in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
National strategies should reflect the best range of alternatives so that
markets are able to select technological solutions that will meet national
goals. The United States has a leading role to play, working in part-
nership with other nations of the world, including the least developed
countries, in dealing with this truly global energy, environmental, and
security challenge.

References
1. Hoffert, Martin, et al., Advanced technology paths to global climate stability: Energy
for a greenhouse planet, Science, 298(5595):981–987.
2. Lecture at Rice University, May 14, 2004, available at www.rice.edu/energy