Clinton Unveils Climate Plan, Which Says Nothing Re. Keystone XL, Fracking, Offshore Drilling

[hatrack]

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The Clinton package is incomplete, however. Unlike her rivals in the Democratic presidential contest, Clinton has yet to take a position on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, which would transport oil from the Canadian tar sands to Gulf Coast ports. She also has yet to weigh in on a campaign to ban hydraulic fracturing nationwide, or to take a firm position on offshore oil drilling.

The proposal Clinton released Sunday for boosting solar installations by 700% is vague on details about how it would be funded.

Clinton continues to enjoy a commanding lead among Democratic primary voters. She seems unconcerned by the more detailed and aggressive proposals offered by challengers within her party. Clinton’s plan, which campaign officials said is just the first part of a larger platform that will be rolled out gradually, appeared to be aimed squarely at distinguishing her from Republicans.

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In a campaign video detailing her plan, Clinton said, “It’s hard to believe there are people running for president who still refuse to accept the settled science of climate change, who would rather remind us they’re not scientists than listen to those who are.”

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http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/la-na-hillary-clinton-climate-policy-20150726-story.html

[Divernan]

1. HRC "vague on details"? Quelle Surprise! Shirley you jest!

From the OP link:

Some environmentalists are uneasy with Clinton’s approach so far to climate change. They would like to have seen her work as secretary of State to scuttle the Keystone project. Her relationships with donors and advisors connected to large fossil fuel companies make them anxious. And her support during her 2008 presidential run for “clean coal” as a viable, green alternative has not been forgotten.

At a town hall event in New Hampshire this month, an activist with 350.org pushed her to commit to banning fossil fuel extraction on public land. Clinton declined to do so, saying such energy production is necessary to keep the economy moving until there are enough alternatives in place.

[Sienna86]

2. If she is truly worried about children and the future, she would feel differently

Her position on the environment concerns me.

[hatrack]

3. Well, evolution takes time, y'know . . .

Sometimes millions of years . . . .

[mucifer]

4. Anything in there about diet because going vegan is very helpful

for the environment:

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2010/jun/02/un-report-meat-free-diet

[cprise]

6. Bill is encouraging the poor to eat insects

But he himself has switched to veganism.

[OKIsItJustMe]

5. Clinton's Bold Clean Energy Plan Is Within Reach

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/frances-beinecke/clintons-bold-clean-energ_b_7882334.html

[font face=Serif]Frances Beinecke - Former President, NRDC
[font size=5]Clinton's Bold Clean Energy Plan Is Within Reach[/font]

Posted: 07/27/2015 5:20 pm EDT

[font size=3]This week Hillary Clinton vowed that as president she will ensure America gets 33 percent of its energy from clean, renewable resources like wind and solar power by 2027. This is a bold plan. But more importantly, it is an achievable one.

Our nation has abundant clean energy resources and tapping them will generate jobs, make the air safer to breathe and tackle climate change--the greatest environmental crisis of our time. An ambitious goal like this will accelerate clean energy around the world, as costs are driven down, technology is unleashed and innovation takes hold.

I have been fighting climate change for two decades, and people often ask me how I remain hopeful in the face of extreme weather and grim forecasts. The answer is simple: I see countless solutions spreading across the nation and across the world. But we need more investment.

Clean, renewable power is one of the brightest solutions we have. By seizing this enormous opportunity, Clinton's plan will slash climate change pollution and create much needed jobs.

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