Edwards increases efforts to fight global warming; campaign will be carbon-neutral

[JohnLocke]

Edwards Increases Efforts To Fight Global Warming; Announces Campaign Will Be Carbon Neutral
John Edwards for President
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina – As part of his efforts to combat global warming, Senator John Edwards announced today that he will make his campaign "carbon neutral." Edwards believes global warming is one of the great challenges facing America and the world and that we can all take immediate action to decrease the amount of carbon we produce. By conserving energy and purchasing carbon offsets, the Edwards campaign will offset the carbon emitted by Edwards and his staff's campaign travel, and the energy used in his campaign headquarters and field offices.

"Global warming is an emergency and we can't wait until the next president is elected to take action," said Edwards. "Each of us can take responsibility in small ways to make a big difference. I encourage all Americans to conserve energy in their own homes and workplaces and help fight global warming."

In February, Governor Tom Vilsack announced he would be the first presidential candidate to plan a carbon neutral campaign. Edwards shares his commitment to protecting our environment and reducing our carbon footprint. The campaign and its landlord have taken the following steps to conserve energy:

*Organizing a One Corps National Day of Energy Action in January to get supporters involved in the fight against global warming by working on community service activities including weatherizing homes and distributing energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs.
*Using timers and motion detectors to control lights and shut down office equipment when not in use and turning off computers, televisions, and lights when not in use.
*Online monitoring and management of heating and air conditioning to conserve energy.
*Buying 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper and other recycled paper products.
*Recycling paper, plastic, glass, cardboard, and other products.
*Encouraging staff to adopt energy efficient practices in their office and homes. About a quarter of John Edwards for President headquarters employees walk to work.

After conserving energy, the campaign will purchase carbon offsets to make it carbon neutral. Carbon offsets allow one party to pay another to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide. Edwards will also financially support renewable energy projects to make them commercially viable and reduce the need for carbon-based energy.

http://johnedwards.com/news/headlines/20070313-global_warming/

EDWARDS FACT SHEET (A Carbon Neutral Campaign for the White House)
http://johnedwards.com/news/headlines/20070313-global_warming/ (BOTTOM OF PAGE)

[Lisa]

1. it would be great if this became standard procedure for elections ...

I've been trying to talk my local progressive candidate into this.

[NDP]

7. If elections were publicly-financed, we could guarantee it

[PresidentObama]

2. Absolutely refreshing to see a major 08' candidate do this.

:yourock: EDWARDS!!

[w4rma]

3. This guy is taking the lead on everything, isn't he? (nt)

[benny05]

5. You got that right

Insert the word Leadership on:

Standing up against bigot talk (Coulter)
Saying NO to Fox News in trumped up Dem Debate
Saying yes to Universal Health Care
Demanding resignation of bad AG's
Saying yes to carbon neutrality
Saying yes to Net Neutrality
Saying yes to get rid of poverty
Campaigning for raising awareness on raising the minimum wage in six states and gettin' it done

[JohnLocke]

6. That's a great post.

:hi:

[Alexander]

4. I suppose I could consider voting for Edwards.

Although I like Obama a little more, Edwards has been impressing me with his campaign tactics.

Since my man Gore is staying away for now, I'm torn.

[benny05]

8. JRE at Berkeley

Donna Davis took the following photograph:



He looks intent and compassionate.

We need someone like him in the WH.