The Promise of a Low-Carbon Revolution Comes to Life in Upcoming Special on the Discovery Channel

(Washington, DC – March 9, 2009) Just a few weeks after President Obama asked Congress to send him legislation “that places a market-based cap on carbon pollution and drives the production of more renewable energy in America,” the Discovery Channel will air an original one-hour special on the thrilling energy breakthroughs poised to take off when Congress rises to the challenge. “Earth: The Sequel,” premieres Wednesday, March 11 at 10 PM (ET/PT) and features Fred Krupp, President of Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), as well as numerous clean energy entrepreneurs working to build a viable – and highly profitable – future for our planet.

“The time is now for bold action on climate,” said Fred Krupp, President of EDF. “With our current economy in turmoil, the technologies and innovators in “Earth: The Sequel” give us hope for a dynamic, prosperous future. A cap on carbon will unleash American entrepreneurship, create new jobs for Americans and help solve the climate crisis that threatens our planet.”  

Based on the companion book (The New York Times bestseller Earth: The Sequel, available in paperback as of today at http://earththesequel.com), the Discovery show details the tremendous strides being made across the nation to solve the energy crisis and curb carbon emissions through new technologies.  From an Alaskan frontiersman who keeps his ice hotel frozen all summer long with the energy of hot springs to start-ups harnessing hydro-power from New York”s East River and solar power in New Mexico”s high desert, the show chronicles dazzling ingenuity and possibility.

To view a trailer of the Discovery show or order a copy of the paperback, visit http://earththesequel.com. Media can also view the full show prior to Wednesday at http://press.discovery.com.