Resources: Campaign 2008

Presidential Candidate's Stance on the Environment

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. Thus, we will maintain bi-partisan updates on these issues as they progress throughout the campaigns, along with other key newsworthy updates in the environmental arena.

www.johnmccain.comJohn McCain

  • 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.

www.barackobama.comBarack Obama

  • 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.