Nuclear Power
Obama and McCain Seem to Understand the Importance of Renewable Energy
The good news from the presidential campaign is that even though Senator McCain and Governor Palin have resorted to swift-boat tactics, the fundamental issue of economic well-being has begun to dominate the race for the White House. In the past, that would be bad news for environmental protection and sustainable development, as we’d be hearing we can either have either economic growth or environmental protection. Fortunately, Senator Obama is connecting economic well-being with energy efficiency and renewability, and he often links science and technology, education and health care with the growth of our economy. While Senator McCain is not articulating as comprehensive a case for sustainability, he clearly understands the need for a focus on renewable energy and basic research and development. read more »
Bloomberg on Gas Tax (Yes), Nuclear Power (Yes), Ethanol (No)
The ramp-up to Mike Bloomberg's big Earth Day roll-out continues.
In radio address this morning, the mayor managed a trifecta of proposals that many energy experts will love but which, it's probably fair to say, most vote-seeking, non-billionaire politicians would hesitate to touch with a ten-foot pole.
He pushed for "raising the gasoline tax," and compelling car manufacturers to make more energy-efficient cars.
As for new sources of energy, "the only rational answer," Bloomberg said, is to look towards nuclear power.
Bloomberg also dismissed the idea of relying to heavily on ethanol. (Hello, Iowa!)
More details later.
