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Green Generators The Associated Press chooses an issue three times a week and asks the presidential candidates a question about it. Today's question and responses: Should the United States support the Kyoto treaty to limit global warming?

Global warming is an average increase in the temperature near the Earth¯ surface. This climate change is caused by the production of greenhouse gas emissions. Human activities that burn fossil fuels like driving cars, burning coal and heating our homes are contributing the most to Earth¯ climate change. The carbon dioxide produced by fossil fuels is what contributes to the greenhouse effect of global warming. Climate change that results in warmer temperatures can cause serious health problems, severe weather and damage the economy. You can do little things to stop global warming including driving a fuel efficient car, taking public transportation, using compact fluorescent (CF) light bulbs and going green by using solar or wind power.

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Epa Greenpower Wesley Clark: ``Not only did President Bush pull out of Kyoto, but he has utterly failed to address the problem of global warming in a serious way at all, choosing instead to deny the science, effectively hiding his head in the sand. We need to re-engage with the international community to address carbon emissions and global warming more broadly. Whether it's rejoining Kyoto or finding other multilateral approaches, we have to address this global problem with global leadership.''

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Wind Energy Howard Dean: ``We must reject the Bush doctrine of isolationism and rejoin the international dialogue on global climate change. A Dean administration will work to re-engage with the international community to deal with the environmental, economic and public health threats of global warming. We must also actively reduce our own emissions and set an example to our neighbors. The technologies for cleaner power plants, factories, and vehicles are present; now we need real accountability -- firm and fair standards to level the playing field and give industries the incentives to adopt and improve these technologies.''

Despite Britain enjoying 40% of Europe's wind energy; it is way behind Denmark, which generates 18% of its total electricity from wind. It is essential that we use renewable energy sources now and in the future to ward off the catastrophic effects of global warming. there is no doubt that wind power will increase its share of the fuel mix in the years to come.

Solar Sen. John Edwards: ``America must be a leader in the world's effort to reduce global warming. While the Kyoto agreement had problems, President Bush made a terrible mistake in simply walking away from Kyoto and our allies. We must work with other nations for an international framework that reduces global warming and maintains America's economic strength at the same time.''

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Nuclear Power Sen. John Kerry: ``Some of our most serious environmental challenges -- and opportunities -- are taking place on an international stage and they require American leadership in the international community. Unlike the Bush administration, I will not abdicate this responsibility and opportunity. I will make sure that the U.S. re-engages in the development of an international climate change strategy to address global warming, and identifies workable responses that provide opportunities for American technology and know-how.''

Greenpower Inc Rep. Dennis Kucinich: ``Conserving energy and complying with the Kyoto Protocol would promote national security and Mideast peace as well as curb global warming. As president, I will sign the Kyoto climate change treaty because we need it for our children and our grandchildren.''

Solar Electricity Sen. Joe Lieberman: ``Yes. I attended and supported the work at the international conferences in Buenos Aires and Kyoto. Recently, Senator John McCain and I introduced groundbreaking legislation to help cut greenhouse gas emissions.''

Power Greene Al Sharpton: No response.

Green Electric Republican:

Am Greenpower President Bush: No response.

Renewable Electricity Associated Press - 2/3/2004

Topic: Campaign 2002

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