As most of you already know, 2008 is a presidential election year. We are posting the following information to provide you with a summary of each candidate's overall stance on the environmental issues that are important to us all. We recognize that which candidate you select to support is a personal choice; however, we want to equip you with the knowledge to make an informed decision.
Hillary Clinton
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- Proposes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% from 1990 levels by 2050.
- Would propose a $50 billion "Strategic Energy Fund" to research methods for transforming US economy from a carbon-based to a clean, energy-efficient one.
- Would increase fuel efficiency standards to 55mpg by 2030 with $20 billion in subsidies to automakers to facilitate the change.
- Backs a cap-and-trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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John McCain
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- Believes our economic prospects are linked to sustainable use of natural resources.
- Proposes to reduce carbon emissions by harnessing market forces to expedite increases in nuclear energy production and other advanced technologies that will contribute towards reducing US dependence on foreign oil.
- Believes in protecting natural resources, especially our national parks, for future generations.
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Barack Obama
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- Proposes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% from 1990 levels by 2050 through a cap-and-trade system.
- Would propose investing $150 billion for environmental technologies including biofuels, plug-in hybrids, and renewable energy.
- Backs a doubling of automobile fuel economy standards within 19 years with retooled tax credits and loan guarantees for domestic manufacturers.
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