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  Where is Clinton?

  Let's commend Obama on recognizing that coal should only be used if it can be done in a clean way.  But where has Clinton been on this issue?  What isn't anyone asking her?

  And more importantly, shouldn't we look at each candidate's overall record on fighting climate change?  If so, shouldn't we ask Clinton why she has opposed higher CAFE standards in the past?On Better, but still not great posted 2 years, 5 months ago 10 Responses

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  Obama's Position on Coal

  Obama's office released this statement today:

  "Today's incorrect story in CongressDaily 'Senate Debate Is Likely To Test Party, Regional Priorities,' misstates Senator Obama's position on the development of coal-to-liquid fuels.  Senator Obama recognizes that global warming is one of the most significant problems that we face.  He supports an 80% reduction in carbon emissions from all sources by 2050 and a 10% reduction in the carbon emissions of transportation fuels by 2020.  Senator Obama supports research into all technologies to help solve our climate change and energy dependence problems, including shifting our energy use to renewable fuels and investing in technology that could make coal a clean burning source of energy.  However, unless and until this technology is perfected, Senator Obama will not support the development of any coal-to-liquid fuels unless they emit at least 20% less life-cycle carbon than conventional fuels.  If an amendment is offered on the Senate floor that would provide incentives for - or mandate the use of - coal-to-liquid fuels without these environmental safeguards, Senator Obama will oppose the amendment."

  http://www.heatison.org/index.php/content/blog_entry/obam ...On CTL stupid compared to plug-in hybrids, say experts, people who can read posted 2 years, 5 months ago 4 Responses

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  Obama's Position on Coal

  This came from his office this afternoon:

  "Today's incorrect story in CongressDaily 'Senate Debate Is Likely To Test Party, Regional Priorities,' misstates Senator Obama's position on the development of coal-to-liquid fuels.  Senator Obama recognizes that global warming is one of the most significant problems that we face.  He supports an 80% reduction in carbon emissions from all sources by 2050 and a 10% reduction in the carbon emissions of transportation fuels by 2020.  Senator Obama supports research into all technologies to help solve our climate change and energy dependence problems, including shifting our energy use to renewable fuels and investing in technology that could make coal a clean burning source of energy.  However, unless and until this technology is perfected, Senator Obama will not support the development of any coal-to-liquid fuels unless they emit at least 20% less life-cycle carbon than conventional fuels.  If an amendment is offered on the Senate floor that would provide incentives for - or mandate the use of - coal-to-liquid fuels without these environmental safeguards, Senator Obama will oppose the amendment."

  http://www.heatison.org/index.php/content/blog_entry/obam ...On New energy legislation in Congress debates various terrible solutions posted 2 years, 5 months ago 9 Responses