Energy. We will kick off with your Energy Habits. How have they changed over the years . Emocrat, host 202 5853880 republicans, 202 5853881. Independence and all others, 202 5855883. Send us a tweet at cspanwj. Mail us, journal cspan. Org let me begin with a poll taken energy and the environment tradeoffs. From an april 10 poll, americans are still divided on this Energy Environment tradeoff. Americans divide evenly when asked whether the u. S. Should Prioritize Energy production, or environmental protection, 45 , when goals conflict. From 2000 one to 2008, americans came down on the side of the environment. Since 2009, they have been divided or showed a preference for energy production. Aside from a shift for the environment in the late of the gulf of Mexico Oil Spill in april 2010. Have your Energy Habits changed over the years, what do you think about this . We want to hear from you this morning. More polls. Is it possible to reduce the effects of Global Warming . There may be disag
They have one kicking off this morning at epa headquarters in washington. What is the best way, in your opinion . Guest to reduce emissions from power plants . Host right. Guest a variety of sources. That is the good news. States can apply a variety. Carbon from power plants is a significant cause of Climate Change, but it is the pollution coming from carbon plants, air toxins like mercury and other the sierra club is sending out hundreds of volunteers to these listening sessions in dallas philadelphia, San Francisco chicago, washington, dc. We are encouraging policymakers throughout the Obama Administration and epa to recognize that we have economic alternatives. We can take dirty coal offline and invest more in solar and wind. We can displace with Renewable Energy resources. Host cspan will be covering that. Michael brune p. M. On c span q a. Host we are back. Joining us from San Francisco this morning to continue our conversation about Renewable Energy is joseph desmond. He is the S
Cases of respiratory ama such as childhood asthma and lung diseases. According to the American Lung association 154 million americans half of our nations population already suffer from unsafe levels of air pollution. Holding operators of 30 power plants accountable for the Carbon Pollution they emit will mean less disease reduce Health Care Costs and a better quality of life for tens of millions of americans. The fastest possible transition to a more energyefficient economy and Clean Energy Sources such as wind and solar power will not only cut the risk of catastrophic climate disruption but also create incentives for innovation that will create good new jobs in the clean Energy Economy. Detecting workers must be an urgent priority. We flatly reject the notion that protecting human health and environment the environment are incompatible with a healthy economy. Poll after poll demonstrates the public supports the implementation of the Clean Air Act protections and wants epa to do its jo
White house the president is not leveling with us. Hes trying to claim cover his tracks, claiming he never really made these promises. No wonder a member of his own party called this a crisis of confidence. If the president is truly sorry about this, he will take steps to right this wrong. That is why i have offered to a bill to delay this laws individual mandate impacts. After all, how can you tax people for not buying a product from a website that does not work . In addition, next week the house will take up the keep your health care act, which will individual today in them market can continue to exist. No one wants to go to their inbox or mailbox and find out a plan they want is not going to continue. We look it asking questions and Holding Hearings because we will get to the bottom of this. The problem is not just the website. Its the whole law. Lets stop this train wreck now and give the mayor and people the fairness and peace of mind that they deserve. Thank you for listening. Ks
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