Words: McCain believes that oil profits should be reinvested in nuclear power. He feels we should develop alternative fuels and strengthen emission controls, but does not support the Kyoto Protocol. He has changed his position on ethanol, feeling it now “makes sense”. (more…)

Words: Obama supports raising CAFE standards as well as more investment in hybrids and greater ethanol production. He also advocates conservation and the development of alternative fuels, including further exploration of nuclear power. (more…)

Words: Romney believes that Big Oil should reinvest their profits in more refineries. While he supports the development of alternative sources of energy “like biodiesel, ethanol, nuclear, and coal gasification”, he also supports drilling in ANWR. (more…)

Words: Biden advocates a variety of conservation measures including mandatory flex-fuel automobiles and efficient air conditioning standards. He opposes drilling in ANWR and supports funding for exploring new energy sources including biodiesel fuels. (more…)

Words: Clinton advocates ending tax breaks for oil companies and investing more in alternative energy sources, promoting energy independence by 2020. She is uncertain about nuclear energy until waste and cost issues are addressed. She favors ratifying the Kyoto Protocol. (more…)

Words: Edwards opposes constructing new nuclear power plants and liquefied coal production. He supports real increases in CAFE standards and advocates an 80% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050. “We ought to cap carbon emissions in the United States. (more…)

Words: Giuliani accepts that humans contribute to global warming, but opposes the Kyoto Protocol. He supports pursuing alternative sources of energy, including nuclear power and clean coal. “We should get serious about why we haven’t licensed a new nuclear power plant in 30 years (more…)

Words: Huckabee feels that the Kyoto Protocol should include all countries. He believes in pursuing solar and wind power as well as “harnessing” nuclear power. He supports drilling in ANWR and advocates increased refinery production. (more…)

Words: Kucinich feels we should raise CAFE standards. He also believes that our current energy policy leads to war for oil and that nuclear waste poses a grave threat to the US. He feels that we must double our energy from renewable sources by 2010. (more…)

Words: Paul believes that Big Oil profits are okay, but the Big Oil subsidies are not. He supports repealing the federal gas tax and the elimination of most federal agencies, including the Department of Energy. He also feels that nuclear energy should be considered (more…)

Words: Richardson supports nuclear energy with reservations. He advocates “cap and trade” arrangements relating to carbon dioxide emissions and urgently developing alternative energy sources including wind and solar energy. (more…)

Words: Thompson feels we should increase our energy independence through investment in renewable and alternative sources, reducing demand for fossil fuels, but increasing domestic supplies and drilling in ANWR. “While we don’t know for certain how or why climate change is occurring (more…)