Democratic Senate Challenger; member of State House
Cap greenhouse gases with international collaboration
Q: Do you support caps on greenhouse gas emissions?
A: Yes. I support such caps. Although such caps are only one of numerous initiatives that we must launch related to global climate change.
Tackling global climate change is a major theme in my campaign for the US Senate.
Q: Do you support U.S. participation in binding international climate agreements?
A: Yes. Global climate change is a huge issue.
If the world continues on its current path of increased carbon loading of the atmosphere, the temperature of the planet could go up 5-9 degrees in just the next 50 years, with catastrophic consequences.
Moving off of this path will require an unprecedented level of international collaboration and commitment.
Cap greenhouse gases with international collaboration
If the world continues on its current path of increased carbon loading of the atmosphere, the temperature of the planet could go up 5-9 degrees in just the next 50 years, with catastrophic consequences.
Moving off of this path will require an unprecedented level of international collaboration and commitment.
Source: Citizens for Global Solutions: 2008 Senate questionnaire
Sep 9, 2008
Set a 25 percent renewable energy national standard by 2025
The first part of Jeff's climate change plan is to make historic investments in renewable energy, which includes setting a 25 percent renewable energy national standard by 2025. We'll get there by investing in clean energy sources such as
wind, solar and bio-fuels. We'll pay for it by closing tax loopholes for big oil companies. Jeff also strongly supports increasing the fuel economy standards for cars driven in the US to 35 miles per gallon.
Source: Campaign website, www.jeffmerkley.com, "Issues"
Jun 3, 2008
Invest in research for conservation, alternative energy
Jeff's plan outlines an increase in efficiency for cooling, heating and lighting appliances by 25%. We must also have an investment in carbon capture storage systems which capture CO2 and store it in the ground at coal- and natural-gas-fired plants.
We need to increase solar power by 700 times current capacity, and wind power by 50 times current capacity. New investments in bio-fuel research with an emphasis on cellulosic ethanol and crops that have a complete bio-fuel support cycle are necessary.
Source: Campaign website, www.jeffmerkley.com, "Issues"
Jun 3, 2008
Sustainable, renewable energy to combat global warming
Energy Independence and Conservation: This has been a banner year in Oregon for stewardship. Oregon has a long history and reputation as a national leader on environmental policy. Under Jeff's leadership in the legislature, sustainability, renewable
energy and recycling found new life after years of neglect. Jeff Merkley has developed a four part plan to combat global warming. As U.S. Senator for Oregon, Jeff will fight to get his plan implemented. Read more.
Source: Campaign website, www.jeffmerkley.com, "Issues"
Mar 2, 2008
