New Hampshire

On the Issues: Global warming


Published: December 11, 2007

Joe Biden (D)

"I would cap greenhouse emissions, increase use of renewable energy, increase vehicle fuel economy and efficiency, make government more energy efficient and create incentives for efficient energy use."



Hillary Clinton (D)

Energy plan would reduce global warming pollution by 80 percent; cut oil imports by two-thirds and create 5 million jobs.



Chris Dodd (D)

"I am the only candidate calling for a corporate carbon tax, which would punish polluters and spur the innovation of environmentally friendly technology."



John Edwards (D)

"Our generation must be the one that says, ‘We must halt global warning.’ We need to end our dependence on oil, to halt global warming and to create a new energy economy that will create more than 1 million jobs."



Rudy Giuliani (R)

Plan for global warming focuses on energy independence | expanding use of bio-fuels, clean coal, and other sources such as wind, solar, nuclear and hydroelectric.



Mike Gravel (D)

"Global climate change is an ominous crisis facing the entire world. We would ... reduce America's carbon footprint, initiate carbon tax legislation, cap carbon emissions, lead the fight against global deforestation and (try) to end energy dependence on oil. "



Mike Huckabee (R)

"The first thing I will do as president is send Congress my comprehensive plan for energy independence. We will achieve energy independence by the end of my second term."



Duncan Hunter (R)

Supports energy independence from the Middle East, would offer tax breaks or credits for alternate fuels, and believes America needs to cut carbon emissions and achieve energy independence.



Dennis Kucinich (D)

"I've called for a global green deal that would push development of renewable energy in the U.S., creating new jobs in the process."



John McCain (R)

Along with his commitment to clean air and water and to conserving open space, he has been a leader on the issue of global warming with the courage to call the nation to action on an issue we can no longer afford to ignore.



Barack Obama (D)

"My plan will break our dependence on foreign oil and make America a global leader in fighting climate change."



Ron Paul (R)

"The only way to address environmental problems is to enforce private property rights. The government has failed at this for decades.”



Bill Richardson (D)

Committed to the battle against global warming ... has a plan for a new energy revolution. He fought to make New Mexico the "clean energy" state and, as president, would make this a clean energy nation.



Mitt Romney (R)

"We must be responsible stewards of the environment, which entails implementing common sense policies, and using new and effective technologies to protect our land, air and water, while not inhibiting economic growth."



Tom Tancredo (R)

Doesn’t doubt global warming is a true phenomenon, but isn’t sure man caused it.



Fred Thompson (R)

"While we're not certain how or why climate change is occurring, it makes sense to take reasonable steps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions."