Hillary would transform our economy from carbon-based to clean and energy efficient, jumpstarting research and development through a $50 billion Strategic Energy Fund and doubling investment in basic energy research. She would also spur the green building industry by funding the retrofitting and modernization of 20 million low-income homes and take concrete steps to reduce electricity consumption, including enacting strict appliance efficiency standards and phasing out incandescent light bulbs.
Recognizing that transportation accounts for 70 percent of U.S. oil consumption, Hillary would increase fuel efficiency standards to 55 miles per gallon by 2030, but would help automakers retool their production facilities through $20 billion in "Green Vehicle Bonds."
2007-12-08 05:25:53 · 9 answers · asked by Candy 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Sounds good to me.
2007-12-08 05:33:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-08 05:44:23 · answer #2 · answered by michaell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a solution tha twould work as far as cutting drastically our consumption of fossel fuels. We have the technology now. Electric cars for commuting. They have them now that gets the equivelent of approximately 200 miles. They have an onboard charging system. You don't need all the bells and whistles todrive to work or the store.
They could be built for under $10,000. The insurance would be cheaper and you could get a one shot Deduction on income tax.
Affordable Solar panels for your home to handle your biggest users of electricity. Or what they are experimenting with paint on panels. Again a one shot income tax reduction.
Those two alone would save alot of fossel fuel use. Wouldn't it be nice to tell Chavez to take his oil and shove it?
2007-12-08 06:30:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Support Al Gore in order to fight global warming. You can win an Oscar by making another film on global warming.
2007-12-08 06:59:48 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it isn't up to her or any person posed as a 'leader' in our country. The real decisions are being made by big business. And to their credit, they are waking up to the problem.
We'll survive this mess despite the politicians, and over the screaming protestation of the ignorant who believe there is no problem.
Business (led by insurance companies, who already know the problem is huge) will lead us out of the situation.
It won't be easy, but in this case, capitalism will work.
2007-12-08 05:38:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
best way to fight is to invest in clean renewable energy sources. Hilary's ideas stop well short of what is necessary. It is all talk.
2007-12-08 05:31:55 · answer #6 · answered by red_wings_suck_ass 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
atomic power is the first and most important step. although wind and solar power are good neither can supply enough to supply our needs. when we have ample cleen power electric car ect. will follow.
2007-12-08 05:37:13 · answer #7 · answered by Mike H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
voting Ron Paul would be the best way
2007-12-08 08:08:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask Al Gore, what do we know?
2007-12-08 05:37:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋