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Hillary Clinton on Environment and Energy
"The risks of inaction [on climate change], for those who still cling to the outmoded and disgraced view that there is no need for action, are abundantly clear. The consequences are so dire that this election has to focus on this issue. We cannot afford to fiddle while the world warms because we've already seen and we know conclusively what that will do to us."
Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning
Kerry Amendment; Bill S.Amdt.1094 to H.R.1495 ; vote number 2007-166 on May 15, 2007
The scientific consensus on climate change is increasingly clear: unless we act to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, the planet will continue to warm over the next century, with widespread and potentially devastating effects.
And, I will vote to ratify the Kyoto Protocol to bring all nations together to address global warming and build a better future for us all.
www.hillary2000.org, "Environment" Sep 9, 2000
Proposes a 'Strategic Energy Fund' that would raise $50 billion over 10 years by taxing the "excess profits" of oil companies and cutting their tax breaks. The money would be invested in "clean energy technologies," including renewable energy, energy efficiency, "clean coal," plug-in hybrids, cellulosic ethanol and other biofuels, and more. Clinton describes it as "an Apollo Project-like program dedicated to achieving energy independence."
"I am proposing an Apollo like effort to make clean energy, the energy of America. The country that split the atom and put a man on the moon can take the oil out of our tanks and utilize the power of technology to find smart solutions for our energy future. I am proposing legislation that will create a strategic energy fund that will invest in developing and employing clean and alternative energy."
"That's why we've got to invest in energy. We can create millions of new jobs if we go toward renewable energy. Those are not jobs that will be outsourced."
2007 AFL-CIO Democratic primary forum Aug 7, 2007
In a speech introducing the plan,] after praising solar power and wind technology, Hillary turned her attention to her villains--the oil companies--and discussed the legislation she hoped to pass that would force them to change their ways. Unless they diversified away from fossil fuels and into preferred, renewable technologies, her bill would require that they be assessed heavy windfall-profits taxes. This new revenue source, estimated at $50 billion, would finance a government energy fund that invested in innovative energy research.
Her Way, by Jeff Gerth & Don Van Natta, p.279-283 Jun 8, 2007
Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025
Energy Policy Act of 2005; Bill S.Amdt. 784 to H.R. 6 ; vote number 2005-140 on Jun 16, 2005
Voted YES on removing oil and gas exploration subsidies
Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN); Bill H.R.6 ; vote number 2007-226 on Jun 21, 2007
Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR
Bar Oil and Gas Leasing amendment; Bill S Amdt 2358 to S 1932 ; vote number 2005-288 on Nov 3, 2005
Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge anti-drilling Amendment; Bill S AMDT 168 to S.Con.Res. 18 ; vote number 2005-52 on Mar 16, 2005
Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill
Bill SConRes 23 ; vote number 2003-59 on Mar 19, 2003
It [Clinton's energy-independence proposal] would drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions by auctioning off permitst to pollute...
Time Magazine, November 19, 2007
Q: Do you support conserving energy? CLINTON: I've spoken about an energy policy that would include conservation tax credits that the Republicans have blocked.
Senate debate in Manhattan Oct 8, 2000
Supports 'cap and trade' systems and wants to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050
"I think nuclear energy has to be part of our energy solution. I think we are going to have to a better job in figuring out what to do with the waste."
CLINTON: I'm agnostic about nuclear power. John is right, until we figure out what we're going to do with the waste and the cost, it's very hard to see nuclear as a part of our future. But that's where American technology comes in. Let's figure out what we're going to do about the waste and the cost if we think nuclear should be a part of the solution.
We can solve these problems if we focus on innovation and technology. Alternative forms of energy are important. So is fuel efficiency for cars and so is energy efficiency for buildings.
2007 YouTube Democratic Primary debate, Charleston SC Jul 23, 2007
Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010
Bill S.14 ; vote number 2003-212 on Jun 10, 2003
Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months
Bill S.517 ; vote number 2002-47 on Mar 13, 2002
Supports a 35 mpg standard in 10 years
U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton similarly promised "a much more balanced approach" to energy development on public lands, a greater emphasis on renewable energy, reforming the Mining Law of 1872 and an administration that protects national parks and honors wilderness areas. She favors "conservation and underground storage" as means to extend the West's scarce water supply.
Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles
Letter to EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman 01-EPA1 on Apr 6, 2001
Co-sponsored the Roadless Area Conservation Act
In Her Five Years In The Senate, Clinton Has Voted At Lease 9 Times Against ANWR Exploration
Cosponsored Endangered Species Day
During a Senate hearing on the Endangered Species Act, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., said Pombo's bill [which would roll back species and habitat protections] would "abandon our national commitment to species recovery."
As Senator, I will work for New York to get its fair share of federal mass transit funds and to increase the amount of money that goes to transit funds.
www.hillary2000.org, "Environment" Sep 9, 2000
Public transit systems are under-funded and insufficiently integrated into local land use policy.
New York Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign issued a preemptive strike by announcing that she had won the endorsement of the United Transportation Union, which represents railroad, bus and public transit workers.
Increase federal funding for public transit by $1.5 billion per year. Increased public transit usage is arguably the best strategy for ameliorating the energy and environmental costs of transportation. As energy costs rise, more people will rely on public transportation.