Axios.com political coverage: on Energy & Oil
Bernie Sanders:
Co-sponsor of Green New Deal
Green New Deal:
Sanders is a co-sponsor of the bill and has spoken consistently about the severity of climate change.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020"
Apr 12, 2019
Beto O`Rourke:
Net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, but allow drilling
He proposed an aggressive, detailed $5 trillion plan to address climate change, calling it the "greatest threat we face."
It aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. O'Rourke has opposed legislation that would prevent drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020"
Apr 29, 2019
Bill Weld:
Would rejoin Paris accords
Weld supports rejoining the Paris climate agreement,
according to Boston.com.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020"
Apr 15, 2019
Elizabeth Warren:
Co-sponsored Green New Deal
Signed on as a co-sponsor of the proposal,
after previously expressing support for the "idea" of the GND.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020"
May 8, 2019
Elizabeth Warren:
Renewable energy on public land or offshore; end drilling
Proposed a plan to require 10% of electricity generation to come from renewable sources located offshore or on public lands and that would unlock 50% of currently inaccessible federally owned land for public use.
The proposal also includes an executive order that would end drilling offshore and on public lands.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020"
May 8, 2019
Eric Swalwell:
Fight climate change, but protect jobs
"Most Americans agree that to address climate chaos, to make sure your house doesn't end up underwater or on fire, we should do something about it but make sure we're not pitting workers against their job,"
Swalwell said in his campaign video. He said he's supportive of the principles of the Green New Deal.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020"
Apr 9, 2019
Jay Inslee:
Plan for 100% clean energy by 2030
Inslee revealed his "100 Percent Clean Energy for American Plan," a collection of climate-change policies ranging from the closure of all coal-fired power plants within 10 years; requirement that all electricity be "carbon neutral" by 2030; mandates
for all new car and light trucks to be "emissions-free by 2030; and "Zero-Carbon Building Standard," implementation by 2030. Inslee places more emphasis on the role of the private sector than some advocates of the Green New Deal.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020"
May 3, 2019
John Delaney:
Co-sponsored bipartisan carbon tax bill
Delaney co-sponsored a bipartisan bill that looked to impose an initial $15-per-ton carbon "fee" on fossil fuel producers, processors and importers.
Per Axios' Ben Geman, the plan had no chance of becoming law.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020"
Feb 27, 2019
John Hickenlooper:
Denounced Green New Deal, supports fighting climate change
Green New Deal: Wrote an op-ed in March denouncing the proposal, arguing that while he supports the "concept" of sweeping resolution to fight climate change, the Green New Deal "sets unachievable goals" and would inflate the government.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020"
Mar 26, 2019
John Kasich:
I've evolved on climate change: stop denying it
Republicans should stop denying humans' impact on climate change and start putting forth policies to address it, Kasich says. "This is like a call to arms. Let's have conservatives have a discussion instead of being in denial that this is a problem.
You can't just be a science denier."Kasich himself has evolved from when he was running in the 2016 GOP presidential primary. He said then that the overall human impact on climate change is unclear and that "we don't want to destroy people's job,
based on some theory that is not proven."
When presented with those comments, Kasich responded: "Yeah, well you know what, we all evolve." He went on to cite a federal government report, issued under the
Trump administration, that laid out humans' impact on climate change and the impacts of it. "As I see more and more evidence, especially from our government and scientists, you learn more. Let's step it up."
Source: Axios.com on 2020 presidential hopefuls
Feb 26, 2019
John Kasich:
Subsidies for electric vehicles and renewables
In his speech at the University of British Columbia, Kasich laid out what he is describing as a "centrist" climate policy, including:- A price for carbon dioxide emissions, including possibly a system called "cap-and-trade" that
caps allowed emissions and compels companies to trade credits to comply. It was the type of policy Congress considered but ultimately rejected a decade ago.
- Subsidies for certain technologies, including electric vehicles and renewables.
(Kasich says he took advantage of an existing tax credit for electric cars last year and bought a Tesla.)
- He's opposed to the Green New Deal, a broad progressive plan that includes drastically cutting emissions along
with other policies like universal health care and a federal jobs guarantee. "But it's not enough to say you don't like that and not have something you can be for," Kasich said.
Source: Axios.com on 2020 presidential hopefuls
Feb 26, 2019
Marianne Williamson:
Supports Green New Deal
Green New Deal:
Supports.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020"
Apr 14, 2019
Michael Bennet:
Climate change is major issue; but not Green New Deal
Bennet has been consistent on the issue of climate change, working toward a comprehensive approach to combat climate change.
He was not a co-sponsor of the Green New Deal, but he recommends investing in renewable energy.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020"
May 2, 2019
Seth Moulton:
50% carbon-free electricity by 2030
He signed a 2016 initiative for the
U.S. to use 50% clean and carbon-free electricity by 2030.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020"
Apr 22, 2019
Tim Ryan:
Renewable energy will bring economic benefits
He wants the U.S. to harness the economic benefits of renewables. "There's so many industries out there growing. Wind and solar is growing at 25% to 30% a year. By 2030, there's gonna be 30 million electric vehicles. I want those vehicles made in the
United States. I want the batteries made in the United States. I want the charging stations made in the United States."
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020"
Apr 7, 2019
Tulsi Gabbard:
Silent on Green New Deal; supports push for renewables
Green New Deal: No stated position but proposed a bill in
2017 to transition to 100% renewable energy to generate electricity by 2035.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020"
Mar 10, 2019
Wayne Messam:
Criticized Trump for quitting Paris Climate Accord
Messam signed a letter that criticized
President Trump for his plan to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord.
Source: Axios.com on 2020 Democratic primary
Apr 22, 2019
Kamala Harris:
Does not support a total ban on fracking
During the 2020 election cycle, Harris publicly supported bans on fracking, mandatory buy-back programs for assault weapons, and decriminalizing illegal border crossings. Now, her campaign says she's changed her positions.During 2020,
Harris publicly supported bans on fracking, mandatory buy-back programs for assault weapons, and decriminalizing illegal border crossings. Now, her campaign says she's changed her positions.
A few days ago, Harris' campaign released a statement saying the vice president "does not support a total ban on fracking" to drill for oil and gas. Video clips from 2019 of her telling CNN that "there's no question
I'm in favor of banning fracking" have been circulating on social media.
Asked whether Harris' stance has changed, a campaign official told Axios that the vice president's positions have been "shaped by three years of effective governance."
Source: Axios.com on 2024 Presidential hopefuls
Aug 9, 2024
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