In the United States the wind energy potential of just three states—Kansas, North Dakota, and Texas—would be sufficient to meet electricity demand from coast to coast.
-- Hawken (Energy)

Importance: The energy section of Drawdown frequently shows the potential of using renewable resources through statistics and summary. Knowing that wind energy in three states could power a whole country works to impede the fear and confusion that may accompany the large task of reversing the temperature climb for an entire planet. With a statistic such as the one above, the task appears doable and within reach.

Biomass is controversial. To some biomass is a friend; to others, a foe.
-- Hawken (Energy)

Importance: This quote outlines how biomass, the burning of organic waste or sustainably grown feedstocks, has a varied reception. While industrial plants can use biomass to switch from fossil fuels, it is clear that the fuel is, again, burning organic matter—often trees. Drawdown...