Montana has a third of the nation's coal. If the emerging technology was used to treat the coal in an environmentally friendly way, sequestering the carbon dioxide underground, we could produce more than 2 billion barrels of relatively clean fuel a year.
The technology is there to sequester carbon dioxide safely, but the disincentives aren't in place yet to keep coal plants from pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Source: Blue Man in a Red State, by Greg Lemon, p.114-115
, Jun 25, 2008
America should cut energy consumption and produce biofuels
His energy plan is global. In a nutshell it stands on three legs: conservation, clean and green energy, and clean coal. With smart conservation, such as more efficient cars and less driving, Americans could cut consumption by a billion barrels of oil
a year. With regard to biofuels, we could produce a billion barrels. The key would be in not reducing the food supply. The crops planned for biofuel would need to be on those acres currently not in use for domestic food production.
Source: Blue Man in a Red State, by Greg Lemon, p.113-114
, Jun 25, 2008
We can reduce our carbon footprint and also consume energy
We have agreed that we will decrease our carbon footprint substantially.
And we have agreed that we will find ways of producing and consuming energy all the while decreasing our carbon footprint.
Source: Blue Man in a Red State, by Greg Lemon, p.117
, Jun 25, 2008
Develop renewable energy: ethanol, wind and hydrogen
Q: What principles do you support regarding the environment and energy?
A: I support responsible development of Montana’s natural resources while protecting our clean air, water and wildlands.
I have also proposed developing new, renewable energy sources, such as clean-burning ethanol fuel, wind and hydrogen, to create jobs and reduce dependence on foreign oil.
Source: 2004 Montana Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
, Nov 1, 2004
Supports spending resources to stop Global Warming
Brian brings a new approach to conservation issues, the perspective of a scientist...With a background in sustainable agriculture, Brian has worked for decades to conserve and sustain our natural resources.
Source: www.brianschweitzer.com
, Sep 27, 2000
Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025.
Schweitzer endorsed setting goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025
A resolution that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the US should provide from renewable resources not less than 25% of the total energy consumed and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber. [Governors also signed letters of endorsement at www.25x25.org]
Rep. SALAZAR: "Our resolution establishes a national goal of producing 25% of America's energy from renewable sources--like solar, wind and biofuels--by 2025. The "25x'25" vision is widely endorsed, bold, and fully attainable. If implemented, it would dramatically improve our energy security, our economy, and our ability to protect the environment.
"I am pleased that more than 20 of my colleagues in the Senate, from both sides of the aisle, are cosponsoring this resolution.
In addition, the "25x'25" vision has been endorsed by 22 current and former governors and several State legislatures across the country. The Big Three automobile manufacturers--Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors--are all behind "25x'25" So are many agricultural organizations, environmental groups, scientists, and businesses, ranging from the Natural Resources Defense Council to John Deere.
"These Americans understand that we cannot continue to import 60% of our oil from foreign countries, many of which are hostile to the US, if we aim to be strong and secure in the world. They know that we will have to build a clean energy economy if we are to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. It is time for Congress to take a more active role in our clean energy future. Establishing a national goal--"25x'25" is the first step."
Source: 25x'25 Act (S.CON.RES.3 / H.CON.RES.25) 2007-SC03 on Jan 17, 2007
