Science PBL Assignment 1 Views of Candidates

John McCain/Republican

Global Warming/Climate Change
-wants to have a market based system to curb greenhouse gas emissions
-wants to work with the US international partners to leave a better future for everyone to come
-“cap-and –trade” system: this would limit greenhouse gas emissions
- The participants would be given permits to the amount of greenhouse gas emission they’d be allowed to have. If they could lower their emission, they could sell their extras permits

Nuclear Weapons

In agreement with the U.S.-India nuclear agreement.

Off Shore Drilling

Wants to lift the ban on off shore drilling as part of his plan to reduce dependence on foreign oil and help gas prices

Barack Obama/Democrat

Global Warming/Climate Change
-As a state senator he has in the past supported bills sought by coal interests
- Obama now calls climate change "one of the greatest moral challenges of our generation,"
-He wants to cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2050
-“ “ He understands how important coal is to the state of Illinois and to the Midwest," said Illinois state Rep. Dan Reitz, a Democrat and former coal miner who sponsored the anti-Kyoto language and campaigned for Obama during the West Virginia primary.”
-“cap-and-trade” program: pollution credits will be auctioned; proceeds will go to investments in a clean energy future, habitat protection, and relief for families.

Nuclear Weapons

-In agreement with the U.S.-India nuclear agreement.
- willing to meet with the leaders of all nations, friend and foe

Off Shore Drilling

Supports limited offshore drilling ** “if that’s what it takes to enact a comprehensive policy to foster fuel-efficient autos and develop alternate energy sources.”