Germany is already doing it.
Interesting article on: How Germany became Europe’s green leader: A look at four decades of sustainable policymaking.Link to the article: http://www.resilience.org/stories/2011-10-10/how-germany-became-europe%E2%80%99s-green-leader-look-four-decades-sustainable-policymaki
Anthony R. Ingraffea, at the New York Times:
We have renewable wind, water, solar and energy-efficiency technology options now. We can scale these quickly and affordably, creating economic growth, jobs and a truly clean energy future to address climate change. Political will is the missing ingredient.
Anuja Sawant 