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New York Times writer and author Thomas L. Friedman brings attention to a critical element of the climate and energy dilemma that many overlook. In his keynote presentation as part of a 2010 Energy Conference, Friedman stresses the need for a true revolution in our thinking towards energy consumption. He presents a compelling argument that emerging energy technology is not a component of the global climate change debate. Rather, it is a matter of necessity to address the growth in global population, the stagnation of the U.S. economy and the security and prosperity of the world.