John McCain’s Energy Follies - Editorial - NYTimes.com
Global problems obviously require a global response. As the world’s most profligate user of energy, and as one of its most technologically gifted nations, the United States can and should lead the way by developing more efficient vehicles and by expanding carbon-free energy sources like wind and solar power.
The John McCain of a few years ago understood this. He sponsored a bill with John Kerry that would have aggressively raised fuel economy standards, and another that would have put a stiff price on carbon emissions to encourage investment in cleaner technologies.
Unfortunately, that John McCain has receded from view just in time for the presidential campaign. He has dropped his opposition to offshore drilling, pandered shamelessly by urging a gas tax holiday, and missed several crucial votes on bills extending credits for wind and solar power.
And while his acceptance speech promised “the most ambitious national project in decades,” including efforts to improve energy efficiency, increasing oil production remains the centerpiece of his strategy.
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(notthatkindagay)(muppetpants)(ubercalifragilisticxpialidocious) Global problems obviously require
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Hey, I called you Mr. Pants, since we’re not on a first name basis, and because I have manners! Feel free to call me...
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Drilling is an extremely important part of any balanced energy strategy in my personal opinion. Domestic drilling has...
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I find it fascinating that McCain’s extreme shift to the right just before the campaign started isn’t brought up more....
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