Issue Position: Energy/Global Warming

Issue Position

Issue Position: Energy/Global Warming

I am afraid that if we do not act now, the effects global warming will be irreversible. This is why I support efforts to reduce global warming emissions by 80 percent by the the year 2050. We need to dramatically decrease our dependence on carbon-based fuels. One way in which we can do this is through investment in alternative energy sources such as wind and solar. We also must encourage conservation. We can use the tax code to encourage higher home insulation standards and better fuel efficiency in cars. The technology exists to make cars that get upwards of 100 miles per gallon; we need to give companies incentives to produce them. Another solution I support is efforts to move our energy supply to 20% renewables by 2020.

The other aspect to consider is the effect of energy on our economy. I am very concerned that the increasing scarcity of oil will catch our oil-dependent economy off-guard. The economic potential of ending our addiction to oil is enormous, both in terms of the resources we can save, and the jobs we can create through a burgeoning green-collar sector.

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