Today, the House of Representatives took an historic step toward a new clean energy economy and a healthy future by passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act.

We're going to need to do much more in order to make the dramatic shift we need in our energy policy and avoid the dire consequences that scientists predict if we don't address global warming. However, the first step is always the hardest, and the House should be applauded for taking it.

Next the bill will go to the Senate, where it will face another tough fight. We look forward to building even more support for clean energy solutions.