In the online Internet article http://www.hillaryclinton.com/Issues/energy/ one can find Hillary Clinton’s position on Global Warming. On her website Clinton is said to have a very serious stance on Global Warming. According to hillarycliton.com/issues/energy/ Senator Clinton is said to have several plans ready to put into place to reduce green house emissions. This quote is directly taken from her website.
“Setting ambitious targets, the plan would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent from 1990 levels by 2050 to avoid the worst effects of global warming, and cut foreign oil imports by two-thirds from 2030 projected levels, more than 10 million barrels per day. 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.”
Hillary believes that she can reduce emissions by helping our country reduce its oil addiction. She also says that if we can greatly reduce our dependence on foreign oil alone we will be headed in the right direction in reducing our impact on the very environment that gives us life. However, she believes that real long-lasting impact can only be achieved if she has the support of the entire American public. One of her solutions to help prevent Global Warming is to encourage public transportation and work on converting vehicles to go green and become eco friendly. Ironically I am surprised to find myself agreeing with the New York Senator on the severity of this issue. I do agree with trying to use bio diesel and other sources for energy. I do find it a very good and smart idea and I believe this would dramatically reduce the negative impacts we as a society have on the environment.
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