Finally the creation of a Green Bank with 7

This is a first step, but it will remain in history. After eight years of refusal by the former President George w. Bush to recognize the role of the man in the warming and promises to invest in scientific research without ever imposing constraint, the House of representatives adopted Friday by 219 votes against 212, Bill on climate change. This text called "american cleanenergy and security act" is designed to reduce gas emissions to U.S. greenhouse of 17 in 2020 compared to the level of 2005, and 83 by 2050. As in Europe, it establishes a trading market, with more than 85 of allowances will be allocated free of charge first.

Energy suppliers will have the obligation to achieve 15 renewable (wind turbine), biomass, solar, geothermal, by 2020. And standards in the building sector should be more effective by 30 in 2012 and 50 in 2016. Finally, the creation of a "Green Bank" with $ 7.5 billion for the development of clean energy has been decided. The President Barack Obama was forced to use his charm and won narrowly with a voice more than the 218 needed, which shows that the climate issue exceeds the divisions of the parties. Former Vice-President Al Gore has also contacted the agricultural States reluctant Democrats and mineworkers, 44 also spoke out against the project, while 8 Republicans voted for.

"Clean energy profitable."

To defend his project, the Government insisted strongly on employment opportunities in the key. "No mistake: it is an act which will create employment "job bills", which will make clean energy profitable, create new business and new industries.". "Of well paid jobs that cannot be relocated", said Barack Obama, later adding "the country will take the lead in the creation of a clean energy economy will lead the economy of the 21st century". A figure of 1.7 million new jobs has been advanced, and the AFL-CIO Union supported the Bill. It should be noted that in France the Government applies the same policy and has made public a study by the Boston Consulting Group according to which the Grenelle of the environment could create or help maintain 600,000 jobs.

In the face, Republicans responded throughout the day Friday that it will "destroy the most jobs in American history". John Boehner, Republican of Ohio has for more than a stated hour that this text will place heavy loads on households. For him, the US should drill more to find oil. Other opponents, as the President of the car manufacturer Chevron, advance the idea that it would be preferable to establish a carbon tax. The next step should be even tougher.

Unlike the House, which requires a majority vote, 60 senators out of 100 should rule for a text to it should be adopted. The Democrats were 59 seats. If the Democratic candidate Al Franken is declared the winner in Minnesota, they could in theory have the 60 required votes. The Democratic leader in the Senate asked the committees finish their work in mid-September and wants a vote before the end of the year.