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President Bush: Implement the Energy Policy That Works!
Target: George W. Bush, PresidentSponsored by: Bill Richardson for President
The disastrous policies of the Bush administration are threatening the future of our planet. Our dependence on oil, and the effects of global warming are putting our future at risk. We need a new "man-on-the-moon" effort to protect our environment - Governor Bill Richardson has provided us with that plan.
Governor Bill Richardson, who served as Energy Secretary under President Bill Clinton, knows that U.S. foreign policy is too dependent on maintaining access to oil resources, and oil consumption is hastening the effects of global warming.
But Richardson isn't just talking. In his own state, he signed a law that would quadruple the use of clean energy by 2020. As Energy Secretary, he increased efficiency standards for appliances, saving billions in energy costs. If implemented nationwide, his plan would:
TELL PRESIDENT BUSH: FOLLOW GOVERNOR RICHARDSON'S LEAD AND IMPLEMENT A STRICT BUT FAIR ENERGY PLAN THAT WORKS!
Governor Bill Richardson, who served as Energy Secretary under President Bill Clinton, knows that U.S. foreign policy is too dependent on maintaining access to oil resources, and oil consumption is hastening the effects of global warming.
But Richardson isn't just talking. In his own state, he signed a law that would quadruple the use of clean energy by 2020. As Energy Secretary, he increased efficiency standards for appliances, saving billions in energy costs. If implemented nationwide, his plan would:
- Reduce oil imports by 40 percent.
- Replace at least 20 percent of our transportation fuels with renewable resources by 2020.
- Reduce greenhouse gases 75 percent by 2050.
- Promote tax breaks for the construction of energy efficient buildings.
- Offer tax credits for hybrid cars and public transportation.
- Create a system of tradable energy credits to encourage private investment in alternative energy technologies.
- Provide tax incentives for the use of renewable energy sources like solar, wind or biofuels.
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We signed the “President Bush: Implement the Energy Policy That Works!” petition!
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7:46 am PST, Dec 12,
Sean Lanigan, New York
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Kathleen Haas, Michigan
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Cara A, Alaska
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REGINA WIRTH, Germany
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Randy Sanner, Pennsylvania
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Mo Kafka, New Jersey
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Diane Loran, Washington
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Kelly Todd Brewer, Michigan
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Anne Seidel, Germany
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Brian Tatum, Tennessee
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12:02 pm PDT, Oct 31,
Weston A. Fisher, Massachusetts
I support this petition. But we should avoid the nuclear power alternative. Who will pay for the mothballing 'nukeballing' of all the U.S.Russian and European reactors that are now operating beyond their projected useful life? When will the high level radioactive fuel rods at these sites be moved to a central site that is'safe' and 'inexpensive' to manage? We should also avoid creating biofuels from food crops, or from biological materials with high water and/or energy processing requirements. I favor the emphasis on bringing about more efficient use of energy in transporation and buildings through major incentives that significantly alter our current behavior, much the way the Federal Hihgway System has been subsidized since the Eisenhower years.
I support this petition. But we should avoid the nuclear power alternative. Who will pay for the mothballing 'nukeballing' of all the U.S.Russian and European reactors that are now operating beyond their projected useful life? When will the high level radioactive fuel rods at these sites be moved to a central site that is'safe' and 'inexpensive' to manage? We should also avoid creating biofuels from food crops, or from biological materials with high water and/or energy processing requirements. I favor the emphasis on bringing about more efficient use of energy in transporation and buildings through major incentives that significantly alter our current behavior, much the way the Federal Hihgway System has been subsidized since the Eisenhower years.
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11:37 am PDT, Oct 28,
Ai Mahoney, Pennsylvania
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1:22 pm PDT, Oct 27,
Marcella Ciucki, Indiana
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6:49 pm PDT, Oct 25,
Jessica Lizotte, Canada
I'm tired of the US president causing problems not only for his country, but other countries as well. Why should we all have to suffer the consequences of HIS actions? It's time he cleaned up his act!
I'm tired of the US president causing problems not only for his country, but other countries as well. Why should we all have to suffer the consequences of HIS actions? It's time he cleaned up his act!
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ART LEE, California
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Allison Creekmore, Indiana
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Vici Doubek, Washington
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John Miller, Illinois
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Jack Sheng, California
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Lisa Harrell, Kentucky
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Derek Williams, Alaska
Alternative energies are not something to shun, but something to embrace! They can be hugely profitable, if promoted properly.
Alternative energies are not something to shun, but something to embrace! They can be hugely profitable, if promoted properly.
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Nick Winser, United Kingdom
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Michelle Chua, Georgia
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Tiina Georg, Estonia
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Jeff Hopkins, Illinois
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Avalon Schuerman, Colorado
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S. Kennedy, California
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Chelsie Takasaki, Hawaii
Energy independence today!
Energy independence today!
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Nancy Vernand, California
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Margaret Gotsch, New York
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Kaytie Irvine, California
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Sara DeRuyter, Wisconsin
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Jack Vollman, Minnesota
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Laura Smith, Illinois