Where The Republican Candidates Stand On Global Warming
RUDY GIULIANI
Rarely discusses climate change, but describes energy independence as a national security priority. Wants to wean U.S. off of foreign oil in 10 to 15 years. Opposes cap and trade programs. Affiliated with law firm that lobbies for coal-fired power plants.
If president I would . . .
Expand nuclear power and push for coal-to-liquid fuel, support drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
"Mandates often turn out to cost a lot more money and are unrealistic. I like the idea of achievable goals."
MIKE HUCKABEE
Promises energy independence by the end of his second term through aggressive use of alternative fuels, with some government grants and subsidies, and short-term increase in domestic drilling. Wants to rely on market forces, supports a cap and trade program for carbon emissions.
If president I would . . .
Promote greater use of nuclear energy, insist on "clean" coal in future power plants, accelerate development of hydrogen and other alternative energy sources.
"I'm one of the few people who's actually talked about the fact that as Republicans we have done a lousy job of presenting the case for conservation. Not only as a Republican, but as a Christian it's important to me to say to my fellow believers, 'Look, if anybody ought to be leading on this issue, it ought to be us.'
DUNCAN HUNTER
Talks about energy independence but sees no scientific agreement on global warming. On his web site, takes detailed positions on issues from immigration to federal obscenity laws but does not mention climate change.
If president I would . . .
Reduce taxes on alternative energy sources, set goals for greater use of renewable energy.
"Few people in global warming can tell you exactly what's happening. How much of it is attributable to mankind and how much of it is attributable the natural cycle? But I don't think you have to answer that question to do what I've recommended. I think we have lots of reasons to be energy independent."
JOHN MCCAIN
Called President Bush's approach to global warming "disgraceful." Co-sponsored first Senate bill calling for mandatory greenhouse-gas reductions. Supports cap and trade program.
If president I would . . .
Streamline licensing of nuclear power plants, subsidize research and development of coal gasification, support higher fuel-efficiency standards.
"It's like Tony Blair said: Suppose we're wrong, and there's no such thing as greenhouse-gas emissions, and we adopt green technologies. All we've done is give our kids a better planet.'
RON PAUL
Reflecting his libertarian philosophy, does not believe government should play a major role. Not convinced global warming is caused by human activity. Says EPA is not needed, that strict enforcement of property rights would reduce pollution.
If president I would . . .
End subsidies for big oil companies and other energy producers, support use of coal and nuclear power and drilling in ANWR.
"To assume we have to close down everything in this country and in the world because there's a fear that we're going to have this global warming and that we're going to be swallowed up by the oceans, I think that's extreme. I don't buy into that. Yet, I think it's a worthy discussion."
MITT ROMNEY
Stresses energy efficiency and a drive toward energy independence as a "strategic imperative." Would consider a cap and trade program only if part of a global agreement, and wants to see China and India do more.
If president I would . . .
Support greater use of nuclear power, drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, move toward alternative fuels.
"I don't think it's productive for us to act on a unilateral basis if we have China and India continuing to increase their output of greenhouse gases."
TOM TANCREDO
Sees no scientific consensus on global warming, or whether human activity is the cause. Illegal immigration is his big issue, and warns that an influx of immigrants is contributing to higher energy consumption. Described Al Gore's "Inconvenient Truth" as "last work of fiction he has read."
If president I would . . .
Support expanded use of nuclear energy, all forms of coal, and more drilling offshore and in ANWR.
"Most evidence does not substantiate the claim that (global warming) is caused by human activity, or at least to the extent that it would change things one way or the other if we started doing things quite differently. It's almost audacious of us to think that we can change this path with our activities on this planet."
FRED THOMPSON
Stresses need for energy security but says little about climate change. Climate change is not one of the 11 issues he discusses on his web site.
If president I would . . .
Invest in alternative energy, advanced technology on renewables, and lead a campaign for greater conservation.
"Quite a few planets in our solar system seem to be heating up a bit... Maybe Mars got its fever from Earth. If so, I guess Jupiter has caught the same cold, because it's heating up too, like Pluto. This has led some people, not necessarily scientists, to wonder if Mars and Jupiter, nonsignatories to the Kyoto Treaty, are actually inhabited by alien SUV-driving industrialists who run their air-conditioning at 60 degrees and refuse to recycle."
Rarely discusses climate change, but describes energy independence as a national security priority. Wants to wean U.S. off of foreign oil in 10 to 15 years. Opposes cap and trade programs. Affiliated with law firm that lobbies for coal-fired power plants.
If president I would . . .
Expand nuclear power and push for coal-to-liquid fuel, support drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
"Mandates often turn out to cost a lot more money and are unrealistic. I like the idea of achievable goals."
MIKE HUCKABEE
Promises energy independence by the end of his second term through aggressive use of alternative fuels, with some government grants and subsidies, and short-term increase in domestic drilling. Wants to rely on market forces, supports a cap and trade program for carbon emissions.
If president I would . . .
Promote greater use of nuclear energy, insist on "clean" coal in future power plants, accelerate development of hydrogen and other alternative energy sources.
"I'm one of the few people who's actually talked about the fact that as Republicans we have done a lousy job of presenting the case for conservation. Not only as a Republican, but as a Christian it's important to me to say to my fellow believers, 'Look, if anybody ought to be leading on this issue, it ought to be us.'
DUNCAN HUNTER
Talks about energy independence but sees no scientific agreement on global warming. On his web site, takes detailed positions on issues from immigration to federal obscenity laws but does not mention climate change.
If president I would . . .
Reduce taxes on alternative energy sources, set goals for greater use of renewable energy.
"Few people in global warming can tell you exactly what's happening. How much of it is attributable to mankind and how much of it is attributable the natural cycle? But I don't think you have to answer that question to do what I've recommended. I think we have lots of reasons to be energy independent."
JOHN MCCAIN
Called President Bush's approach to global warming "disgraceful." Co-sponsored first Senate bill calling for mandatory greenhouse-gas reductions. Supports cap and trade program.
If president I would . . .
Streamline licensing of nuclear power plants, subsidize research and development of coal gasification, support higher fuel-efficiency standards.
"It's like Tony Blair said: Suppose we're wrong, and there's no such thing as greenhouse-gas emissions, and we adopt green technologies. All we've done is give our kids a better planet.'
RON PAULReflecting his libertarian philosophy, does not believe government should play a major role. Not convinced global warming is caused by human activity. Says EPA is not needed, that strict enforcement of property rights would reduce pollution.
If president I would . . .
End subsidies for big oil companies and other energy producers, support use of coal and nuclear power and drilling in ANWR.
"To assume we have to close down everything in this country and in the world because there's a fear that we're going to have this global warming and that we're going to be swallowed up by the oceans, I think that's extreme. I don't buy into that. Yet, I think it's a worthy discussion."
MITT ROMNEY
Stresses energy efficiency and a drive toward energy independence as a "strategic imperative." Would consider a cap and trade program only if part of a global agreement, and wants to see China and India do more.
If president I would . . .
Support greater use of nuclear power, drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, move toward alternative fuels.
"I don't think it's productive for us to act on a unilateral basis if we have China and India continuing to increase their output of greenhouse gases."
TOM TANCREDO
Sees no scientific consensus on global warming, or whether human activity is the cause. Illegal immigration is his big issue, and warns that an influx of immigrants is contributing to higher energy consumption. Described Al Gore's "Inconvenient Truth" as "last work of fiction he has read."
If president I would . . .
Support expanded use of nuclear energy, all forms of coal, and more drilling offshore and in ANWR.
"Most evidence does not substantiate the claim that (global warming) is caused by human activity, or at least to the extent that it would change things one way or the other if we started doing things quite differently. It's almost audacious of us to think that we can change this path with our activities on this planet."
FRED THOMPSON
Stresses need for energy security but says little about climate change. Climate change is not one of the 11 issues he discusses on his web site.
If president I would . . .
Invest in alternative energy, advanced technology on renewables, and lead a campaign for greater conservation.
"Quite a few planets in our solar system seem to be heating up a bit... Maybe Mars got its fever from Earth. If so, I guess Jupiter has caught the same cold, because it's heating up too, like Pluto. This has led some people, not necessarily scientists, to wonder if Mars and Jupiter, nonsignatories to the Kyoto Treaty, are actually inhabited by alien SUV-driving industrialists who run their air-conditioning at 60 degrees and refuse to recycle."
posted by CRUEL KEV. at Saturday, November 24, 2007
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