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Joe Biden on Environment
Democratic President; former V.P.; former Senator
Click here for 12 full quotes by Joe Biden OR click here for Joe Biden on other issues.
  • Require railway to clean up after East Palestine derailment. (Jan 2024)
  • Fence-line communities need restrictions on pollutants. (Oct 2020)
  • Green New Deal is in platform and it's not too much. (Sep 2020)
  • WOTUS: clean water rules create rural jobs. (Sep 2020)
  • Pay to put farmland in land banks, for open space & carbon. (Sep 2020)
  • World should give $20B to Brazil to stop burning Amazon. (Mar 2020)
  • Will bring polluting country leaders to US to find solutions. (Feb 2020)
  • Develop new nuclear technologies. (Jul 2019)
  • 1970s: Push to prohibit refineries, to protect state beaches. (Oct 2010)
  • America should guarantee Katrina reconstruction. (Jun 2007)
  • Take away the billions of subsidy to the oil companies. (Jun 2007)
  • Scored 80% on Humane Society Scorecard on animal protection. (Jan 2007)
Ryan Binkley on Environment
Republican challenger for President; CEO and Pastor
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    No stance on record.
Doug Burgum on Environment
2024 Presidential contender; Republican ND Governor
Click here for 4 full quotes by Doug Burgum OR click here for Doug Burgum on other issues.
  • The environmental restrictions are hurting this country. (Jun 2024)
  • Rare earths from China are destroying the planet. (Sep 2023)
  • Dept. of Environmental Quality to focus on clean air & water. (Jan 2020)
  • Innovation--not regulation--solves oil & gas challenges. (Jan 2019)
Chris Christie on Environment
N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate
Click here for 8 full quotes by Chris Christie OR click here for Chris Christie on other issues.
  • Develop Liberty State Park to generate more revenue. (Jan 2016)
  • Ethanol in gasoline is the law; and that's just the minimum. (Mar 2015)
  • Vetoes regulation of animal confinement for gestating sows. (Nov 2014)
  • New Jersey is being short-changed on Hurricane Sandy relief. (Jan 2013)
  • Canceled work on new Hudson River rail tunnel NYC to NJ. (Jun 2012)
  • Rejected $9B transit project as "tunnel to Macy's basement". (Jun 2012)
  • Jersey shore for tourism instead of offshore drilling. (Aug 2011)
  • $157 million for Green Acres open-space acquisition. (Aug 2011)
Ron DeSantis on Environment
Republican presidential contender; FL governor
Click here for 4 full quotes by Ron DeSantis OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Create Resilient Florida program to deal with flooding. (Mar 2021)
  • Must be bold in tackling Florida's water problems. (Mar 2019)
  • Deal with Red Tide: clean the water; build a reservoir. (Oct 2018)
  • Stop Lake Okeechobee discharges that caused algae crisis. (Aug 2018)
Larry Elder on Environment
Republican presidential contender & talkshow host
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    No stance on record.
Nikki Haley on Environment
Republican presidential contender; UN Ambassador 2017-2018
Click here for 3 full quotes by Nikki Haley OR click here for Nikki Haley on other issues.
  • Sued Obama's EPA over heavy-handed regulatory burdens. (May 2023)
  • Re-open Yucca Mountain for nuclear waste. (Apr 2012)
  • Charleston is now US's top tourism spot; sell South Carolina. (Jan 2012)
Kamala Harris on Environment
Democratic nominee;Vice President; former California Senator
Click here for 14 full quotes by Kamala Harris OR click here for Kamala Harris on other issues.
  • 2019: ban plastic straws; 2024: no longer her position . (Sep 2024)
  • Chevron deference: let EPA expertise keep air & water clean. (Jun 2024)
  • We turned brown skies to blue by taking on oil companies. (Sep 2019)
  • Declare drinking water emergency on Day One. (Sep 2019)
  • Ban fracking & offshore drilling. (Sep 2019)
  • Ban plastic straws & bags; limit single-use plastic. (Sep 2019)
  • I like cheeseburgers, but less meat in food pyramid. (Sep 2019)
  • Figure out what to do with nuclear waste--not Yucca Mountain. (Sep 2019)
  • Take on interests with profit motive to pollute. (Sep 2019)
  • Develop new nuclear technologies. (Jul 2019)
  • 100% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters. (Jan 2019)
  • Prosecuted polluters for illegal dumping and air pollution. (Aug 2017)
  • Civil business penalties should go to protect public health. (Sep 2015)
  • Fight to protect our coast. (Apr 2015)
Howie Hawkins on Environment
Green Party Presidential Challenger
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  • Polluters should have burden of proof of safe practices. (Jul 2020)
  • Strengthen Endangered Species & Clean Water Act. (Jul 2020)
  • Shut down waste incinerators; phase out landfills. (Jul 2020)
  • Convert corporate agribusiness to organic agriculture. (May 2019)
  • Environmental collapse follows from capitalist system. (May 2019)
  • Strengthen environmental regulation and enforcement. (Nov 2006)
Will Hurd on Environment
U.S. Rep; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
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    No stance on record.
Asa Hutchinson on Environment
Republican presidential contender; AR Governor
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  • Reduce burden of unreasonable regulations. (Feb 2018)
Perry Johnson on Environment
CEO & Republican presidential challenger
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  • Don't need new, draconian regulations that remove incentives. (Aug 2023)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Environment
Independent presidential Challenger
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  • 60% of kids today suffer environment-based health problems. (Aug 2024)
  • Riverkeepers: Sue polluters to clean up Hudson River. (Oct 2023)
  • End toxic polarization: only environmentalist on Fox News. (Jul 2023)
  • Good environmental policy identical to good economic policy. (Jun 2023)
  • 1995: "The Kennedy Who Matters" for environmental law. (Jun 2023)
Joe Maldonado on Environment
Libertarian candidate for governor & president
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  • Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. (May 2018)
Chase Oliver on Environment
Libertarian candidate for President
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    No stance on record.
Mike Pence on Environment
Former Republican Vice President (withdrew Oct.2023)
Click here for 5 full quotes by Mike Pence OR click here for Mike Pence on other issues.
  • Our water and air are cleaner than ever; proud of our record. (Oct 2020)
  • Won't comply with EPA rules on toxic mercury. (Sep 2020)
  • Regional Cities Initiative: enhance community appeal. (Feb 2019)
  • Veto climate bill compromise by industry & environmentalists. (Apr 2016)
  • Signed a bill that allows for more usage of eminent domain. (Mar 2014)
Dean Phillips on Environment
Democratic U.S. Rep & presidential Challenger
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  • Restore EPA's ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Oct 2023)
  • Keep aquatic invasive species out of our lakes and rivers. (Apr 2020)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Environment
CEO & Republican Challenger
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  • Increase supply of everything. (Nov 2023)
Bernie Sanders on Environment
Independent Senator (VT) amd former Presidential candidate
Click here for 14 full quotes by Bernie Sanders OR click here for Bernie Sanders on other issues.
  • Single-use plastic is a crisis among many pollution crises. (Feb 2020)
  • Deal with existing nuclear waste before creating any more. (Sep 2019)
  • Reform FEMA to stop rebuilding in same place after storms. (Sep 2019)
  • Opposes new nuclear power plant development. (Apr 2019)
  • Leave a planet to our kids that is healthy & habitable. (Apr 2018)
  • Climate change will lead to international security crises. (Nov 2015)
  • Advocate of animal welfare and humane treatment. (Sep 2015)
  • Protect important watersheds and wildlife areas. (Sep 2015)
  • GMOs are ok, but only with required labeling. (Sep 2015)
  • Our kids will ask why we made planet less habitable. (Oct 2013)
  • Sophisticated equipment transformed farms to overproduction. (Oct 2012)
  • Very large farms raise questions about animal cruelty. (Oct 2012)
  • Cut subsidies of wealthy farmers; increase grazing fees. (Jun 1997)
  • City residents often frozen out of development decisions. (Jun 1997)
Tim Scott on Environment
Republican presidential challenger; SC Senator
Click here for 2 full quotes by Tim Scott OR click here for Tim Scott on other issues.
  • Best thing for environment is to bring home jobs from China. (Aug 2023)
  • Reverse Waters of the United States: leave it to owners. (Apr 2023)
Corey Stapleton on Environment
MT Secretary of State; Republican Presidential Challenger
Click here for 2 full quotes by Corey Stapleton OR click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
  • Promote & protect agriculture, farming & ranching lifestyle. (Jun 2013)
  • Stricter environmental regulations with federal flexibility. (Nov 2000)
Jill Stein on Environment
Green Challenger
Click here for 19 full quotes by Jill Stein OR click here for Jill Stein on other issues.
  • Ban neonicotinoid pesticides that threaten pollinators. (Oct 2016)
  • Apply federal Superfund program to polluted drinking water. (Oct 2016)
  • Adopt the Precautionary Principle. (Aug 2016)
  • Stand up to the aggressive abuse of eminent domain. (Apr 2016)
  • Create local, sustainable, organic, plant-based food system. (Mar 2016)
  • Water should be tested for radioactivity and heavy metals. (Feb 2016)
  • Moratorium on GMOs until they are proven safe. (Jun 2015)
  • Restore shorelines, deltas, forests, and grazing systems. (Jun 2015)
  • Promote sustainable agriculture & freedom from toxic threats. (Apr 2015)
  • Filthy Five: clean up coal plants in Massachusetts. (Mar 2015)
  • Current food subsidies drive system towards FrankenFood. (Nov 2012)
  • Connect the dots between super hurricanes and oil burning. (Oct 2012)
  • EPA should apply science, free from polluters' influence. (Oct 2012)
  • Green Transition Program: convert gray economy to green. (Jan 2012)
  • Environment & economy are interdependent; not at odds. (Dec 2011)
  • Sustainable transportation plus sustainable food supply. (Dec 2011)
  • $200M for 50,000 green jobs: address both supply demand. (Sep 2010)
  • Sustainable development; and ban genetically modified food. (Nov 2001)
  • Weak scientific understanding of effects of toxic exposure. (Jan 2000)
Francis Suarez on Environment
Miami mayor; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
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    No stance on record.
Donald Trump on Environment
Republican former President
Click here for 26 full quotes by Donald Trump OR click here for Donald Trump on other issues.
  • Join the United Nations' "One Trillion Trees initiative". (Feb 2020)
  • FactCheck: Yes, hybrid family vehicles are available in US. (Sep 2019)
  • FactCheck: Alabama WAS in hurricane risk, before Trump said. (Sep 2019)
  • Why not nuke hurricanes to stop them from hitting US? (Aug 2019)
  • 2008: pushed Scotland golf course despite enviro fragility. (Aug 2016)
  • Eminent domain is something you need very strongly. (Feb 2016)
  • Eminent domain pays more than fair market value. (Oct 2015)
  • Eminent domain is a very useful tool for job creation. (Oct 2015)
  • My sons love trophy hunting, but I'm not a believer. (Sep 2015)
  • Won't go to circuses that cut elephants due to animal rights. (Mar 2015)
  • Partner with environmentalists when undertaking projects. (Apr 2010)
  • Good development enhances the environment. (Jan 2008)
  • Humiliated NYC Mayor by finishing ice rink on time on budget. (Oct 1997)

    Regulation

  • They have sinks where no water comes out; I ended that. (Aug 2023)
  • We need better forest management; we planted a billion trees. (Sep 2020)
  • Great American Outdoors Act sets funding for public land. (Aug 2020)
  • I've cut more regulations than any President in history. (Mar 2020)
  • Don't micromanage every rain puddle and drainage ditch. (Sep 2019)
  • WOTUS 2018: limited definition of protected waterways. (Dec 2018)
  • Cutting overbearing regulations helps farmers & builders. (Feb 2018)
  • Overrule Fisheries Commission and allow more fish harvesting. (Jul 2017)
  • We're going to put regulation industry out of business. (Feb 2017)
  • Regulations by unelected officials reward special interests. (Oct 2016)
  • Cut the EPA; what they do is a disgrace. (Oct 2015)
  • Asbestos got a bad rap from miners & mob-led movement. (Oct 1997)
  • Bureaucratic land use reviews make projects unbuildable. (Oct 1997)
JD Vance on Environment
Republican Vice Presidential nominee
Click here for 4 full quotes by JD Vance OR click here for JD Vance on other issues.
  • Environmental justice is an excuse to offshore American jobs. (Jul 2024)
  • Too many unfunded Clean Water Act mandates in Ohio cities. (May 2024)
  • Environmental justice policies ship jobs to China. (Nov 2022)
  • EPA Admin: Vance will oppose arbitrary regulatory burdens. (Aug 2021)
Tim Walz on Environment
DFL Governor & V.P. nominee
Click here for 3 full quotes by Tim Walz OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • $200M for broad ban on PFAS "forever chemicals". (Aug 2024)
  • Remove "forever chemicals" from our drinking water. (Mar 2024)
  • No net loss of prairie pothole wetlands & all wetlands . (Apr 2019)
Cornel West on Environment
Green Party/People's Party candidate
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    No stance on record.
Kanye West on Environment
Birthday Party candidate for President
Click here for 2 full quotes by Kanye West OR click here for Kanye West on other issues.
  • Diligently pursue clean air and water. (Oct 2020)
  • Chemicals affect our ability to be of service to God. (Jul 2020)
Marianne Williamson on Environment
Democratic candidate for President
Click here for 7 full quotes by Marianne Williamson OR click here for Marianne Williamson on other issues.
  • Deal with hurricanes by visualizing the storm's retreat. (Sep 2019)
  • Flint is just tip of the iceberg of environmental injustice. (Jul 2019)
  • Close down existing nuclear power reactors. (Jul 2019)
  • Opposes nuclear power; phase out existing reactors. (Apr 2019)
  • Deal with factory farming by having environmentalists at EPA. (Apr 2019)
  • EPA head shouldn't be from chemical or oil industry. (Apr 2019)
  • Clean air and water are environmental justice. (Jul 2018)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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