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Alvin Greene on Energy & Oil
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National & international regulations for climate change
Q: Do you support enacting environmental regulations aimed at reducing the effects of climate change? A: Yes.
Q: Do you support international emissions targets aimed at reducing the effects of climate change?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support allowing energy producers to trade carbon credits under a "cap and trade" system?
A: No.
Source: S.C. Congressional Election 2010 Political Courage Test
Oct 1, 2010
Domestic oil exploration, nuclear power, & alternatives
Q: Do you support strengthening fuel efficiency standards on all gasoline and diesel-powered engines, including cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles? A: Yes.
Q: Do you support domestic oil exploration in federally-protected areas?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support federal funding for the development of alternative energy?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support the development of nuclear reactors?
A: Yes.
Source: S.C. Congressional Election 2010 Political Courage Test
Oct 1, 2010
Implement Alternative Forms of Energy
[Platform:] - Improving Transportation and Infrastructure
- Implementing Alternative Forms of Energy
Source: Campaign website, alvingreeneforussenator.com, "Issues"
Jul 19, 2010
Supports offshore drilling to lower the price of gas
His campaign slogan is "Let's get South Carolina back to work." Greene favors measures to lower the price of gas and supports offshore drilling.
Greene supports job creation and would increase highway construction projects and pursue alternative energy sources.
Source: Wikipedia article on Alvin Greene
Jul 19, 2010
Page last updated: Nov 26, 2010