Question

Read the excerpt from the 2014 State of the Union Address. Select the two sentences in the paragraphs that directly support an analysis of the following key ideas: America should rely more on domestic energy sources in order to stimulate job growth and protect the environment.

The all-of-the-above energy strategy I announced a few years ago is working, and today, America is closer to energy independence than we've been in decades...


One of the reasons why is natural gas—if extracted safely, it's the bridge fuel that can power our economy with less of the carbon pollution that causes climate change. Businesses plan to invest almost $100 billion in new factories that use natural gas...


It's not just oil and natural gas production that's booming; we're becoming a global leader in solar, too. Every four minutes, another American home or business goes solar; every panel pounded into place by a worker whose job can't be outsourced.

Answer 1

Answer: “ One of the reasons why is Natural Gas — if extracted safely , it’s the bridge that can power our economy with less of the carbon pollution that cause climate change”

“ Every four minutes, another American home or business goes solar ; every panel pounded into place by a worker whose job can’t be outsourced”

Explanation:

Answer 2

1) One of the reasons why is natural gas—if extracted safely, it's the bridge fuel that can power our economy with less of the carbon pollution that causes climate change.

2) Every four minutes, another American home or business goes solar; every panel pounded into place by a worker whose job can't be outsourced.

Step-by-step explanation:

Each sentence refers to an initiative that can be taken in the US that will protect the climate and also create jobs.