Looking at the Candidates Energy Policies - Clark

[NashVegas]

Clark people - he seems to have everything on his site in PDF, and no specific listing for Energy.

If someone has the campaign literature, easily copy/pasteable, would you mind?

[Ms. Wonderful]

1. Is this of help? If not, I'll see what else I can find!

Wes Clark's Clean Air Plan would improve America's health by reducing air pollution. Wes Clark's plan will concentrate on the biggest polluters and bring dramatic health benefits to Americans in cities, small towns and rural areas across the nation. Specifically, his four-part plan will:


Set tough air pollution standards for electric power plans. Wes Clark will set tough new limits on the four major pollutants from power plants, establish new programs to reduce airborne toxins and carcinogens, and design policies to protect the most vulnerable Americans, including children and the elderly.

Crack down on corporate polluters. Wes Clark will rigorously enforce environmental laws that protect the public health, reduce pollution, and ensure that companies that play by the rules are not unfairly disadvantaged.

Use American technology and market-based approaches to meet air pollution challenges with innovative, job-creating solutions. Wes Clark will promote an aggressive effort to develop innovative pollution control technologies. In addition, he will use market-based approaches that foster environmental protection while promoting economic growth.

Restore trust in our environmental programs. The Bush administration has violated the public's trust in many ways, including failing to provide accurate information on air pollution risks to New York City residents and emergency personnel after the 9/11 tragedy. Wes Clark will tell the truth to the American people and the world.

http://clark04.com/issues/turnaround/goal2/

[NashVegas]

2. Air is Good - Energy Is Better

I'm looking more for policies that will get the US away from needing to use our military to dominate petroleum sources.

[Ms. Wonderful]

4. Any better -leaving this bookmarked if you have questions!

Buy oil on the world market instead of occupying Iraq
We need an Iraq that stays together. We need something like some kind of a representative government. We need an Iraq that's strong enough to protect itself from Al Qaida, but not so strong that it threatens its neighbors. And by doing this, we'll still have access to buy oil on the international market. I'm one of those people who don't believe in occupying countries to extract their natural resources. I think you buy them on the world market.
Source: Democratic 2004 Primary Presidential Debate in Durham NH Dec 9, 2003

Drilling ANWR doesn't help with energy independence
Opposes drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on the grounds that "the gains in terms of US energy independence are relatively marginal."
Source: The Diane Rehm Show, reported on DraftWesleyClark.com Aug 1, 2003

Look for replacements for internal combustion engine
For more than 100 years, the internal combustion engine has been the system of choice for automobiles and many other vehicles. Although electric motors have been available since the early 1800s, no one has been able to create a motor architecture that is small enough, light enough, yet powerful enough to propel an automobile reliably and efficiently - until now. I believe that electric motors have a chance to be the propulsion system of choice for the twenty-first century.
Source: Tom Junod, "The General," Esquire Aug 1, 2003

Establish redline of protection in places like ANWR
In general I am inclined not to support drilling in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge. I've looked at the issue, but the gains in terms of US energy independence are relatively marginal. It's an important redline in terms of trying to protect a pristine area in the environment. So, in general I am inclined to go against it right now.
Source: CNN, Crossfire Aug 1, 2003

Protection outweighs benefits from drilling in Alaska
is an important question, both for the environmental movement and the energy issue. In general, I am inclined not to support drilling in the National Wildlife Refuge. I've looked at the issue, but the gains in terms of US energy independence are relatively marginal. It's an important redline in terms of trying to protect a pristine area in the environment.
Source: WMUR-FM, The Diane Rehm Show Jul 23, 2003

Renegotiate Kyoto Agreement rather than reject it
would have renegotiated the Kyoto Agreement, rather than rejecting it outright, pointing out that the consistent pattern of rejecting international agreements set down by President Bush makes it hard to get international cooperation.
Source: Gerry Krownstein, "The CNN General," New York Stringer Jul 1, 2003

Don't rule out nuclear, but focus on solar & wind power
I am not one of those people who will rule out nuclear energy as a contributor to dealing with the energy problem. We've just got lots of things we need to do on energy conservation and energy generation, and especially renewable energy resources. The means are out there now to take a much greater percentage of our energy needs from the sun, from solar, and from wind, and even from wave action. And I would hope that we would move ahead in those areas much more rapidly than we have been.
Source: WCGU-FM interview on "Sound Off With Sasha" Jun 27, 2003

Disappearing glaciers make global warming obvious
Human beings do affect the environment and all you have to do is fly along the Andes and look at the disappearing glaciers down there and you recognize that there is something called global warming and it's just getting started as China and India modernize.
Source: Speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, NYC NY Feb 20, 2003

US energy overuse causes worldwide resentment
At a conference on terrorism, former NATO commander Wesley Clark attributed much of the world terrorism problem to a struggle between haves and have-nots. There is widespread resentment over the fact that the US has less than 5 percent of the world's population but consumes nearly 25 percent of its natural resources, Clark said.
Source: Michael Kilian, Chicago Tribune Aug 14, 2002

"We now have the know-how and technology to make cars and SUVs that go twice as far on a gallon of gas by using more efficient engines and transmissions, including hybrid cars that use both gasoline and an electric motor. As president, in consultation with scientists, environmental groups, industry, and others, I will set new standards to raise the fuel economy and reduce the emissions of cars, SUVs, and light trucks. The choice of specific goals and timetables will depend on a careful analysis of the existing data on technology, trends, and emissions from this sector as well as policy approaches to help industry meet those goals. We can clearly achieve a great deal in this area. With better, cleaner cars, we can fight global warming, reduce our oil dependence, and strengthen our economy." (Associated Press, 1/6/04)

"We're going to rejoin our international neighbors and work for an end to global warming," Wesley said, "and we're going to reconvene the Kyoto discussions." (WBAY Action 2 News, 12/2/2003)

"America needs leadership that debates priorities like energy policy in a transparent and bipartisan manner-not behind closed doors. The energy bill that emerged from the Republican conference was crafted in the dark of the night, with not a single Democrat at the table. The final bill was cobbled together by special interests and a handful of Republican legislators. In fact, Vice President Cheney started the policy-making process by holding secret meetings with unnamed energy industry associates. Congress should reject this compromise. We are only beginning to understand the details of the legislation, but it is clear that the bill provides billions of dollars in giveaways to special interests while doing little to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil and failing to address global warming. We need a policy that strengthens the energy and environmental security of all Americans. To get this type of balanced policy, we first need to get the oil industry out of the Oval Office." (Press Release, 11/17/03)

[NashVegas]

6. Thanks

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[bigtree]

5. I think this is Gen. Clark's strongest point

"Use American technology and market-based approaches to meet air pollution challenges with innovative, job-creating solutions. Wes Clark will promote an aggressive effort to develop innovative pollution control technologies. In addition, he will use market-based approaches that foster environmental protection while promoting economic growth."

There has been a lot of fuss over Wes Clark's corporate connections. But what I have been able to uncover is an effort by him to reach out to new technologies, put some wind behind them and see what develops.

Most of the technologies he has supported have great promise for our nation's security, notwithstanding the valid concerns over the implemntation of his client Acxiom's surveillence technology. Acxiom, based in Little Rock, AR., has paid out a lot of money to the general. But, according to an Acxiom official: "Clark repeatedly stressed the need to “properly balance legitimate privacy interests and the need for security.” He said that was a core theme of Acxiom’s effort to win government contracts." He said.

But the thing that intrigued me was his involvement in the development of Alternative Energy Bicycles for military and police use. It is that dedication to energy responsible innovation that appeals to me.

[hilzoy]

3. It's under 'environment'.

and it addresses your concerns. Here it is:

"Clean energy/global warming. This nation can no longer defer serious action to reduce our consumption of fossil fuels. We urgently need to confront the challenge of developing a 21st century energy policy, both as a matter of national security -- to reduce our dependence on foreign oil -- and to combat the profound danger of global warming. This is a challenge that we can meet with American ingenuity, resolve, and technological leadership. Yet the Bush Administration has adopted a head-in-the-sand policy of denial, delay, and deceit. Its energy plan is stuck in a past when it seemed that fossil fuels could be burned with impunity. On global warming, the Administration walked away from the Kyoto Protocol, announcing its unilateral approach to the world. At home, it has pursued a do-nothing policy, calling for weak, voluntary measures to cut carbon emissions, while opposing real, bipartisan solutions. And it has even sought to obscure efforts by its own scientists to inform the public about climate change. In June 2002, the President dismissed an EPA report warning of the human impact on climate change, and in June 2003, the White House deleted key language on the health and environmental consequences of climate change from a key Administration report on the environment.

As President, I will pursue a far-reaching, strategic energy plan to reduce our consumption of fossil fuels, including our dependence on foreign oil; cut greenhouse gas emissions; and maintain economic growth. I will:


Promote the use of fuel-efficient cars, SUVs and minivans by --

Strengthen automotive fuel efficiency standards, in consultation with scientists, environmental groups, industry, and others;

Accelerating the use of hybrid vehicles through targeted tax incentives; and

Spurring research into hydrogen-powered fuel cells;

Impose a cap on carbon emissions from power plants by putting the market to work as we did in controlling acid rain -- with tough but fair limits, coupled with an emissions trading program, so that businesses will get the incentives they need to invest in emission control;

Aggressively promote the use of renewable energy like solar and wind, ensuring that we will be capable of producing 20 percent of our electricity from renewable energy sources by the year 2020;

Harness the power of bioenergy, turning farm products into energy and fuel and helping American farmers profit from the fight against global warming;

Use standards, incentives, and other measures to significantly increase the energy efficiency of our power plants, our business equipment, and our home appliances;

Invest in the capture and sequestration of carbon;

Upgrade our outdated electric grid so that power can be distributed efficiently and reliably;

Help communities plan for smart growth rather than suburban sprawl; and

Lead the United States to re-engage in international global warming negotiations, recognizing that American leadership is essential and that all nations must do their part in meeting this challenge."

[DoYouEverWonder]

7. Clark endorsed the New Apollo Project

last week. Clark won my support the day he endorsed this important project.


http://www.politicsus.com/011404dwc.htm


http://www.apolloalliance.org/