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elleng

(130,130 posts)
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 11:01 AM Aug 2015

'How does your candidate of choice stand under the umbrella protecting us from such things

global warming and climate change? I am trying to decipher this as well, and ClimateProgress has offered a great help, after noting that “Hillary Clinton released a fact sheet detailing her plan to fight climate change,” which “her presidential campaign characterized… as ‘bold.'”

Well, many appreciate Hillary’s voice on the subject. However, Emily Atkin for ClimateProgress shows it doesn’t break down as well as those of her political rivals in the Democratic primary. The practical goals Clinton outlined in the plan, such as a 700% increase in solar installations by the end of her first term, sound nice. Enough renewable energy to power every home in the country within 10 years looks beautiful. But it’s not the full story.

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has far more comprehensive and complete climate goals. His campaign sent an email to reporters titled, “What Real Climate Leadership Looks Like,” just before Clinton’s plan was released.

We do want to know what solid climate leadership is, and we want it implemented. Beyond solar energy, we must not overlook Arctic drilling, fracking, the Keystone XL pipeline, and various other topics. O’Malley’s climate plan does not. It details committed stances on those topics. Atkin points out, “The plan Clinton released on Sunday does not.”'

http://cleantechnica.com/2015/08/12/hillary-clinton-vs-bernie-sanders-vs-martin-omalley-climate-plans-chart/

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'How does your candidate of choice stand under the umbrella protecting us from such things (Original Post) elleng Aug 2015 OP
That was only part 1 of her full plan. SonderWoman Aug 2015 #1
'Well, good that she also proposed cutting some tax breaks to fossil fuel companies elleng Aug 2015 #2
Can you link me to both of their plans? SonderWoman Aug 2015 #3
A few. elleng Aug 2015 #4
Thanks, but where is Sanders? SonderWoman Aug 2015 #6
I think you asked for O'Malley and HRC. elleng Aug 2015 #7
Your post #2 says the author claims Sanders is better. SonderWoman Aug 2015 #8
You're welcome; yes, it is bold, and pisses me off that msm ignores it elleng Aug 2015 #9
Here's O'Malley's FSogol Aug 2015 #5
k&r bigtree Aug 2015 #10
His knowledge base on environmental issues is astounding Peacetrain Aug 2015 #11
Yes it is AND elleng Aug 2015 #12
K&R Andy823 Aug 2015 #13

elleng

(130,130 posts)
2. 'Well, good that she also proposed cutting some tax breaks to fossil fuel companies
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 11:08 AM
Aug 2015

to pay for her plan — very rational and becoming progressive. Can this be improved as well? Yes, Atkin points out. Sanders and O’Malley have improved plans. Visuals sometimes cut through any confusion, so check this one out:'

 

SonderWoman

(1,169 posts)
6. Thanks, but where is Sanders?
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 11:37 AM
Aug 2015

You linked to O'Malley and Hillary plans, but not Sanders.

Here's Hillary's first part: http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/07/28/us/politics/hillary-clinton-lays-out-climate-change-plan.html?referrer=&_r=0

And thank you for links to O'Malley. Yet the author above states Sanders is better, I'm interested in reading it.

elleng

(130,130 posts)
7. I think you asked for O'Malley and HRC.
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 11:44 AM
Aug 2015

I don't know where Sanders' is.

The chart doesn't say Sanders' is better. Article does say Sanders (and O'Malley) have 'improved' plans.

 

SonderWoman

(1,169 posts)
8. Your post #2 says the author claims Sanders is better.
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 11:49 AM
Aug 2015

Sorry about confusion, I meant O'Malley and Sanders plan. Thanks for link to O'Malley. It is bold.

elleng

(130,130 posts)
9. You're welcome; yes, it is bold, and pisses me off that msm ignores it
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 11:53 AM
Aug 2015

and touts hrc's and Sanders' 'plans.'

Author says Sanders and O'Malley plans 'improved,' I think.

FSogol

(45,357 posts)
5. Here's O'Malley's
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 11:28 AM
Aug 2015
https://martinomalley.com/climate/iowa/
https://martinomalley.com/the-latest/a-jobs-agenda-for-our-renewable-energy-future/

Plus he accomplished many of his goals while Gov of Maryland, such as:

The Governor’s policies have made strides in restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay and saving the Bay’s native blue crab and oyster populations.

The O’Malley Administration has secured millions of dollars in rate relief for Maryland energy consumers while jump-starting the creation of thousands of green energy sector jobs. Under Governor O’Malley’s leadership, Maryland led the charge for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the nation’s first cap-and-trade auction of greenhouse emissions.

He preventing fracking in the State and opposed the Keystone XL pipeline,

PS. Mother Jones magazine called him the best candidate on environmental issues.
Article here:
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/12/martin-omalley-longshot-presidential-candidate-and-real-climate-hawk

bigtree

(85,917 posts)
10. k&r
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 12:03 PM
Aug 2015

Martin O'Malley signed a 2009 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act in Maryland; far ahead of most other states, & the EPA, which set a statewide goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent below 2006 levels by 2020. By 2012, Maryland had driven down greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 10 percent compared to 2006, and by 20 percent compared to "business as usual" projections

In 2011, Maryland League of Conservation Voters gave Gov. O'Malley a B+ overall in their Governor's Report Card (and an A for climate change). In addition to the 2008 Climate Action Plan and the new GGRA Plan, Gov. O’Malley’s key accomplishments include:

•(2008) Amendment to the Maryland Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard doubled the existing standard to require that 20% of Maryland's energy be created by renewable resources by 2022, including 2% from solar energy;
•(2008) EmPOWER Maryland Act set an energy efficiency target and peak demand reduction target of 15% by 2015;
•(2008) Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program was created using revenues from the Northeast RGGI to offset ratepayers’ electricity bills and invest in energy efficiency programs;
•(2009) Maryland Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act requires Maryland to cut greenhouse gas emissions 25% below 2006 levels by 2020; and
•(2013) Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013 created a fund to build 200 megawatts of wind energy, which Gov. O’Malley intends to use to construct one of the nation’s first offshore wind energy farms off the coast of Ocean City.



Martin O'Malley has made a bold environmental stand in this campaign, marking the first time a Pres-level candidate has committed to zeroing-out carbon fuels. As president, O'Malley is promising in this campaign to:

•Direct the Environmental Protection Agency to take aggressive action to limit greenhouse gases, expanding rules to other large sources of emissions beyond power plants.
•Direct the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt a zero-tolerance policy for methane leaks from current oil and gas production.
•Reject projects like Keystone XL that exacerbate climate change and extend our reliance on fossil fuels.
•Deny new permits for drilling in Alaska, Antarctica, and off our coasts.
•Increase royalties and emissions fees for fossil fuel companies currently drilling on federal lands.
•Set a national, cross-sector Renewable Electricity Standard so our nation is powered by 100% clean energy by 2050.
•Fight for federal legislation for a cap on carbon emissions from all sources, with proceeds from permits returned to lower-and middle-class families and invested in job transition assistance and the Clean Energy Corps.
•Set a national goal of doubling our energy productivity within 15 years.
•End all subsidies for fossil fuels, while extending production and investment tax credits for renewable energy for the long term.

Peacetrain

(22,836 posts)
11. His knowledge base on environmental issues is astounding
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 01:00 PM
Aug 2015

I know I have told that many times.. but the one thing that I keep forgetting to post on that was how he linked great jobs and job opportunities to things like wind energy and maintaining and setting up turbines etc..

Wind energy is an example.. that was what he was talking about in Iowa.

elleng

(130,130 posts)
12. Yes it is AND
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 01:06 PM
Aug 2015

I've also forgotten to mention the resulting jobs that are a significant feature of his plan, Peacetrain!

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