John McCain's Environment

According to John McCain's staff, he has a proud record of common sense stewardship. Among the group of Republican candidates, McCain seemed to be the first to address the environment in a serious way. It seems to resound with many on both sides of the aisle, because he understands the economic impact. Along with his commitment to study global warming, he states, "America's economic and environmental interests are not mutually exclusive, but rather inextricably linked."

His tagline reads "By protecting our country, strengthening our economy, and addressing the challenges of our time, rather than leaving a much worse problem for our children."

To learn more about McCain's platform, Click Here

Candidate Views on the Environment and Energy Moving Forward

Hillary and the Environment

The Clinton campaign claims it "has a bold and comprehensive plan to address America's energy and environmental challenges" Realizing that nothing in the government works in isolation, she addresses the linkage to other areas, including the economic impact, which is a novel approach compared to previous democratic candidates.

One of the bigger goals is that she wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent from 1990 levels by 2050. Pretty significant when you consider that our manufacturing sector is filled with pollution creating companies. In fact as a direct insult to capitalism, she plans to create a $50 billion Strategic Energy Fund, paid for in part by oil companies, to fund investments in alternative energy.

I just can't see how the government should be dictating how private industry invests their dollars.

Some of the more realistic and less obtrusive goals include:

An increase in fuel efficiency standards to 55 miles per gallon by 2030

A requirement that all federal buildings designed after January 20, 2009 will be zero emissions buildings.

Doubling of federal investment in basic energy research

To learn more about Hillary's plan, Click Here

Presidential Candidates on the Environment

After a long layoff from writing, its time to get back in the groove. An interesting place to start is with politics. Not just any politics, but cut throat, primary politics.

I have been pondering the question as to how each candidate views the environment. Over the next couple of weeks, I will bring you the leading candidates' views for you to discuss. Keep in mind, that I run a non-partisan blog here at Natural Health Lifestyles, but we’re sure you’ll agree that protecting the environment will be a major responsibility of our new president.

Our first victim....Hillary Clinton

See you tomorrow...