Lookie what I found - good stuff about JK's enviro record

[MH1]

I found this July 23, 2004 discussion from the NPR program "Living on Earth" where they discuss JK's environmental record and accomplishments in some detail. They have one republican official on who disses him - what do you expect from a republican, not much credibility there - but the rest is very good.

The first segment is about JKs environmental record, the second is about Edwards', the third is back to JK and his plan for energy independence (remember that crap that JK didn't talk about the environment on the campaign trail? respond with this link.)

For your reading pleasure:

http://www.loe.org/shows/shows.htm?programID=04-P13-00030

You can download mp3's of the show segments there, too. :)

[karynnj]

1. Thanks,

This is perfect. Even with Kerry not running, I assume that people will accuse him of copying Gore as soon as his book tour starts. You're right that this will be a good link to counter it.

[blm]

3. A transcript would be handy - and I think we should start NOW to lay a foundation

BEFORE the lies really start flying - the more folks we educate over the next few weeks, the easier it will be when the book comes out.

[MH1]

5. Agreed!

The link in my post is to a page that includes the transcript of that radio show discussion about JK's record.

There is lots more info that I am digging up, I just haven't had time to post it.

I used to be a one-issue voter - environment. Then I developed a broader view of politics and drifted away from my green roots. Well, I think I am going back to them, at least for a little bit. So, expect to see more like this. :) Then, please feel free to distribute widely. :)

Also, if someone has access to newspaper articles or other documents from the 1982 - 1984 period that document the details of JK's efforts on the acid rain front, it would be really, really helpful. Apparently he played a significant role in developing the emissions trading approach, which is a key part of environmental solutions being crafted today, especially on global warming. I'd like to see him get more credit for that! Any research help anyone could provide would be a big help!

[blm]

6. A complete detailing of Teresa's lengthy record is useful, too.

.

[MH1]

8. You're right, of course - do you have any good links? n/t

[ProSense]

2. Great find. Here are two

threads with more information (check the comments in the second thread too):

Environmental Leaders Praise Kerry Plan on Climate Change, Energy Independence

Facts (some little known) about Kerry's record on the environment

[karynnj]

4. So, why again did Bob Scheiffer not include an energy or environment question in the domestic debate

So much for neutral moderation.

[MBS]

7. many thanks for these links n/t

[Dr Ron]

9. More on Kerry's record

http://kerrylibrary.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=3

Several articles there on environment and energy policy, some of which specifi cally deal with what Kerry has done.

[MH1]

10. Thanks, Ron - great resource!

In the first article at your link, an interview with RFK, Jr. from Nov. 19, 2003, here's a gem:

You've endorsed John Kerry in the 2004 race. Do you think he'll champion the environment more boldly than Gore in his campaign?

I think he already is; he's already framed this as his issue. I like all of the Democratic candidates and they're all relatively good on the environment. Actually, I don't know anything about Wes Clark on this issue, I haven't talked to him. But I have good friends who have and they say he's expressed strong feelings on the environment. So I think all the Democratic candidates are in the right place.

But Kerry has the best record of any senator; he has a 96 percent lifetime rating with the League of Conservation Voters. This has been a passion for him since he got into public life. He was the Massachusetts organizer for Earth Day in 1970, and he has fought hard for fuel efficiency standards, which is now the holy grail of the environmental movement. He's been the one consistent champion on that issue.

I've known Kerry almost all my life and he's an outdoorsman, he loves being on the water, he loves fishing. I've spent a lot of time on Nantucket Sound with him. Last summer he called my brother Max and asked him to come to Wood's Hole to go windsurfing with him, and they ended up windsurfing all the way from Wood's Hole to Nantucket, which is 45 miles, over open ocean. And that's pretty good for a 56-year-old guy. And he wasn't calling a press conference or anything. He just did it because they got into the water. It's genuine.

This from a guy who has a HUGE record of solid environmental advocacy and real results himself.