State of West Virginia Archives: on Environment

John Buckley: People should be able to legally enforce clean air & water

A: Oppose, technically. There should be stronger private sector remedies in the resolution of disputes over the effects of pollution on third-parties. Third-parties have a common law right to the peaceful enjoyment of their property.

Earl Ray Tomblin: Identify and remediate land available for development

John Raese: Abolish the EPA & the Department of Energy

Manchin says all energy resources in the country should be developed, to stop dependence on foreign oil. He says regulatory practices from the Environmental Protection Agency are unfairly hurting Appalachian coal mining. But he says a balance must be drawn to protect both industry and environmental interests. "There's a balance to be had, the economy and the environment has to work together," Manchin said.

Jeff Kessler: Fund open space & industrial site cleanup

Kessler indicates support of the following principles regarding the environment and energy.
• Promote increased use of alternative fuel technology.
• Support increased production of traditional domestic energy sources (e.g. coal).
• Use state funds to clean up former industrial & commercial sites that are contaminated, unused, or abandoned.
• Support funding for improvements to West Virginia's power generating and transmission facilities.
• Support funding for open space preservation.