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Open Question: Is one of the problems with cap & trade is that they really don't have alternatives available?

What is Cap and Trade? The goal: To steadily reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions economy-wide in a cost-effective manner. The cap: Each large-scale emitter, or company, will have a limit on the amount of greenhouse gas that it can emit. The firm must have an “emissions permit” for every ton of carbon dioxide it releases into the atmosphere. These permits set an enforceable limit, or cap, on the amount of greenhouse gas pollution that the company is allowed to emit. Over time, the limits become stricter, allowing less and less pollution, until the ultimate reduction goal is met. This is similar to the cap and trade program enacted by the Clean Air Act of 1990, which reduced the sulfur emissions that cause acid rain, and it met the goals at a much lower cost than industry or government predicted. The trade: It will be relatively cheaper or easier for some companies to reduce their emissions below their required limit than others. These more efficient companies, who emit less than their allowance, can sell their extra permits to companies that are not able to make reductions as easily. This creates a system that guarantees a set level of overall reductions, while rewarding the most efficient companies and ensuring that the cap can be met at the lowest possible cost to the economy. The profits: If the federal government auctions the emissions permits to the companies required to reduce their emissions, it would create a large and dependable revenue stream. These financial resources could be used to achieve critical public policy objectives related to climate change mitigation and economic development. The federal government can also choose to “grandfather” allowances to the polluting firms by handing them out free based on historic or projected emissions. This would give the most benefits to those companies with higher baseline emissions that have historically done the least to reduce their pollution. What Would a Successful Cap-and-Trade Program Look Like? The goal: To limit the rise in global temperature to approximately 2.0 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels by 2050 by reducing carbon dioxide and other emissions from companies as part of a larger plan for curbing global warming. The cap: To achieve this goal, the U.S. government should steadily tighten the cap until emissions are reduced to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Businesses would have to obtain permits entitling them to emit a certain quantity of carbon dioxide or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases. All permits would be auctioned off by the government. Emissions permits in the near term would likely fall in the range of $10 to $15 per metric ton of carbon dioxide or its equivalent. The trade: Companies unable to meet their emissions quotas could purchase allowances from other companies that have acquired more permits than they need to account for their emissions. The cost of buying and selling these credits would be determined by the marketplace, which over time would reduce the cost of trading the credits as trading becomes more widespread and efficient. The profits: Initial estimates by the Congressional Budget Office project that an economy-wide cap-and-trade program would generate at least $50 billion per year, but could reach up to $300 billion. Approximately 10 percent of this revenue should be allocated to help offset costs to businesses and shareholders of affected industries. Of the remaining revenue, approximately half should be devoted to help offset any energy price increases for low- and middle-income Americans that may occur as a result of the transition to more efficient energy sources. The other half of the remaining revenue should be used to invest in renewable energy, efficiency, low-carbon transportation technologies, green-collar job training, and the transition to a low-carbon economy. Some resources should also be invested in the energy, environment, and infrastructure sectors in developing nations to alleviate energy poverty with low-carbon energy systems and help these nations adapt to the inevitable effects of global warming. Revenues from the permit auction would essentially be “recycled” back into the economy to facilitate the transition to an efficient, low-carbon energy economy and ensure that consumers are not unduly burdened by potentially higher energy costs. Now here is the problem: Coal which is the worst polluter provides about 1/2 of our electricity which means those power plants either have to convert to some other power source or buy carbon credits which of course they will pass the cost onto the consumer. Solar & wind power which is the cleanest only provides about 5% of our power and is a decade or more away from being a major provider. Nuclear energy which is about the only source of power available that can readily replace coal, oil & natural gas the liberals don't want anything to do with. Natural gas is the cleane more

Open Question: Would you vote for me? What party am I?

I am a conservative on fiscal issues but on other issues I differ: 1. Taxes: The less the better on everything but we do need some sort of tax structure to pay for our government. I believe in one 'fair tax" system 2. Healthcare: I agree that something needs to be done about healthcare; it is out of control in this country. I do NOT believe the answer is socialized medicine. I would start by putting a cap/limitations on healthcare lawsuits and giving each family a tax credit (much bigger one than McCain talked about) for buying a policy. But then it would be MANDATORY that everyone buys their own policy no matter what (just like car insurance is mandatory) and you will get fined if you are not covered. I would deregulate the healthcare insurance system so that insurance companies would be more competitive in their pricing. I would also set up a scholarship/recruitment programs to encourage people to get degrees in medicine. We need more healthcare workers! 3. I am a Christian but would not force my ways down somebody's throat. It is irrelevant and against the constitution to do this. I do believe a high standard of morals no matter what religion you are. This is very important if you are in a leadership position. I would lead by example 4. Energy: I believe we need to tap into our natural resources, like natural gas and oil. Natural Gas is something I would target in a big way. Solar and Wind are okay but cannot be used everywhere in the country so more research on Nuclear would be my choice to make it safer to use. I would not pass a cap and trade to do this! I would come up with a tax credit system for businesses transitioning to "greener" methods of producing consumer products. I would map out a deadline date when all business would have to be "green" by or they would no longer get the tax credit and would have to shut down. Plain and simple. The cap and trade does not do enough to help with the environment. It just allows companies to keep producing carbon emissions by passing on the cost of their permits to the consumer OR move overseas and take jobs out of the USA. 5. Abortion: I do not believe in abortion unless extreme case such as rape or incest...or medical reasons for the mother's health. I understand that the government should not tell a woman what to do with her body..However, it is not the governments telling women to go out and have irresponsible sex. There are MANY methods of birth control now days. Abortion is murder, plain and simple. The government puts most murders in prison. 6. Gay Marriage- do not believe there is such a thing as gay marriage but would support some other form of "partnership" for gays so that they have equal rights. I do not believe it is my right to tell Gays how to live their lives but I also do not think they should try to force their lifestyle down my throat either. 7. Our huge deficit and weakened dollar: Something needs to be done about this serious issue that is growing worse daily. Even though I did not agree with McCain on a lot of things, I liked his idea of cutting government spending in half basically for several years so we could play "catch up". We also need to not have ANY pork spending. Sorry special interest groups, you need to raise your own money through non-profit. Something has to suffer when the deficit is this big, and creating tunnels for turtles/vs. preventing inflation or bankruptcy of our nation is really the priority right now. 8. Foreign Policy: I would not go around starting wars for no reason. Sorry Bush supporters. Iraq was not a very useful use of our tax dollars. I would spend lots of time visiting with all nation leaders. I would not ignore the UN (even thought they do seem useless at times). I would stand by our allies. I would stand very firm against countries that are unfriendly like N.Korea, Iran..etc. I WOULD support the military uprising in Honduras. No president should try what that guy did. Those are the countries, that if they DID provoke us through terrorism and/or an attack.... I would consider having a war..there would be a REASON. 9. Gun control- not sure how I feel about this one. I do believe we should have a right to bear arms and defend ourselves but I do think that there are too many gun related deaths in the USA. Would have to figure out how to regulate it. I just hate guns. I do not feel like it is "cool" to own one. I am sure I left something out. Like I said...I am conservative but I am not a "Gods and Guns" type conservative. What do you think? more

Voting Question: Conservatives -- Can you read this summary of the Cap and Trade bill without foaming at the mouth?

Summary Of The Waxman-Markey Climate Bill: American Clean Energy and Security Act. June 27th, 2009 • Related • Filed Under Some of the key points of the American Clean Energy & Security Act from Grist, since they know better than I do. You can head to their site to read the nitty gritty, but here is a general summary: Renewable electricity standard The bill creates a renewable electricity standard (RES) that would require large utilities in each state to produce an increasing percentage of their electricity from renewable sources. Qualifying renewable sources are wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, marine and hydrokinetic energy, biogas and biofuels derived exclusively from eligible biomass, landfill gas, wastewater-treatment gas, coal-mine methane, hydropower projects built after 1992, and some waste-to-energy projects. Emission cuts The bill would put a cap on emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases, and would require high-emitting industries to reduce their output to specific targets between now and the middle of the century. (This is the “cap” part of the “cap-and-trade” program.) The bill covers 85 percent of the overall economy, including electricity producers, oil refineries, natural gas suppliers, and energy-intensive industries like iron, steel, cement, and paper manufacturers. Emission permits Regulated industries would need to acquire permits for their emissions. (Emission permits are also referred to as “carbon credits,” “pollution allowances,” and various combinations of these words.) If a company cuts its emissions so much that it has more permits than it needs, it can sell excess permits to other companies or bank them for future use. If a company doesn’t have enough permits, it can buy more or borrow its future credits and pay interest on them. Non-regulated entities (banks, nonprofits, people like you) can also buy and sell permits. (This is the “trade” part of the “cap-and-trade” program.) If a company’s emissions exceed its permits, it would be fined two times the fair market value of the permits it should have purchased. How permit auction revenue would be spent About 15 percent of the pollution permits would be sold by the federal government in the initial years of the program. Here’s how the revenue would be spent (shown as a percentage of the value of all permits): * 15 percent would be used to offset increased energy costs for low- and moderate-income households * 5 percent would be used to prevent international deforestation, scaling back to 3 percent from 2026 to 2030 and 2 percent from 2031 to 2050 * 2 percent would be used to help the U.S. adapt to the negative effects of climate change from 2012 through 2021, scaling up to 4 percent from 2022 through 2026 and 8 percent thereafter; half would be spent on wildlife and natural resources and the other half on other adaptation concerns, like public health Investments in energy technology By 2025, the bill would direct an estimated total of $190 billion to energy technologies and efficiency measures: * $90 billion to energy-efficiency and renewable-energy technologies * $60 billion to carbon-capture-and-sequestration technology * $20 billion to electric vehicles and other advanced automotive technologies * $20 billion for basic scientific research and development Offsets Regulated companies would be allowed to purchase carbon offsets to meet a portion of their required emission reductions—meaning they could fund clean-energy projects elsewhere instead of cutting their own emissions. This could lower the cost of complying with the new law. Coal-fired power plants * New coal plants could be built between 2009 and 2020, though they would be expected to adopt carbon-capture-and-sequestration (CCS) technologies when they become commercially available * By 2025, all coal plants built after 2009 would have to capture 50 percent of their CO2 emissions Worker transition * Workers displaced due to new emission regulations would be entitled to 156 weeks of income supplement (70 percent of their average weekly wages), 80 percent of their monthly health-care premium, up to $1,500 for job-search assistance, and up to $1,500 for moving assistance Smarter cars and smarter grids * The bill includes a “cash-for-clunkers” program that would provide roughly 1 million vouchers, ranging from $3,500 to $4,500 in value, to consumers who trade in older, less-fuel efficient vehicles for new vehicles that get better gas mileage http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2009/06/27/summary-of-the-waxman-markey-climate-bill-american-clean-energy-and-security-act/Apparently they can't... more

Voting Question: What shingle coating is the best?

I've been looking at ways to take advantage of the energy tax credit of $1500.00 being offered by the government and since I live in the south thought that a roof coating might be a good investment. I see many that claim to extend the life of the roof, help keep down wind damage and repel the rays of the sun keeping your attic cooler. This seems like a three for three at bats in a ball game. Is anyone familiar with these coatings and know which one is the best? more

Resolved Question: Can "we the People" take back our government? (Part 3)?

Back to reasons for this; 1, If you are not a citizen of the U.S. but work here, You would not get it back! (might make us fell a little better if NON U.S. citizens have to pay 2% more then we do?) It also might expose there employer for not checking? It might also make them want to expose themselves and try to get the U.S. citizenship they need! (might make us look at a Amisty again for them?) Folks, There are 11,000,000 to 18,000,000 million of them in our country. And that figure is a guess! We don't really know how many are here! 2, If you a convicted of a felony, your not getting it back ether! You would however get it back, if and when, you finish your time and reinstate you rights! This might make or crime rate go down some! 3, 1/3 past: Balance our budget! Stop borrowing money from china and putting us in debit! We "the people" will loan you the money to pay this off, but, pay it and stop doing it! 4, 1/3 present: Use this money to change our health care. Treat us like every other western democracy in the world and cover "all" Americans! Stop letting the insurance company's decide who lives and who dies! Get us off of oil! Our export debt, for oil alone, could pay for the health care! Use this money to change us! Get wind, solar, nuclear or any other "green energy" we can use to help! 5, 1/3 future; I wouldn't have to brought up "1/3 present money" if there had been a plan in place and the money to already have changed those two problems! Its not like we didn't know they were coming! But this is the money we could use to start other idea's going! Don't wait until something gets this bad again, You won't have any excuses! 6, We should use the money from the NON US citizens for "campaign finance reform" Get the "K" street money out of elections! Stop letting them use "Vote for money" just to help or "congress" get reelected! Split that money in a way that both parties will have the same amount for each seat, and only allow that nominee to use that money in there campaign! If, they get, or spend, any other money, There fired! That way we will be financing there campaign's and paying them to. Do there job! This way they wouldn't have to vote those party lines! They could vote the best way they see fit for "all of us," and not have to worry if they did "something wrong" to there base? They would actually work for us? and nobody else! Then they would have to face every voter in there "district" or "state"! Think they would listen to us then? There are plenty other good reasons we can use this on, Like not having the Supreme Court Decide who is the President, but lets get back to "we the people" If you loan this money, and then go vote, that would make every ethnic, racial, or religious group be heard in this country! This would, with our loaning,and all of us voting, for who we think might help us , will no doubt have a major effect! No longer would 5% of our country elect who they want, or repeal, or pass any law that they might seem to think "is the best" for all of us when really its just "what's best for them "If approx. 220,000,000 million (or 75% not 40%) "vote", both parties will have to get more to the center and listen to both sides of a subject. When both sides are pulling at the middle we get a very thin center and were not going anywhere. But when the center is larger, then the front our back, like a ocean liner? They can turn the wheel alright, But have to wait to see when and if we all go with them! In closing, I know that I just keep saying this, But the first line in our Constitution is "we the people" Not! "we the corporation" Not! "we the extreme end of this political party. So be the people! Take back our government! Pay off this debit! Fund our congress in there election campaigns and even or president! Vote for someone who has enough guts to do whats right for us, Not for what they have to! Thanks for listening to my "Rant" from another "plane ordinary American" M. Thomas Tansill Edinberg, Va. 22824 P.S. E- mail me at mikey4562000@gmail.com if you have any way of improving this? Or any question you might have about it? Or if you just don't like it, and want to cuss me out! "freedom of speech" is a right too you know! Use it! P.S.S. If any one out there has a job opportunity available for a x car salesman, Let me know please. I'm out of the business because no one is buying cars right now and I could sure use the money to keep my home and payoff my credit cards. Look everyone, And I mean everyone! All I am asking you to do is give $10.00 dollars a week and get back $2,000.00 every 2 years if your a married couple! If not, you will give $20.00 a week, of the $500.00 you make, and get back all $2,000.00. Its still you money! But "we the people of the United States" are the only ones who can take back our government and get us out of this "mess" But most of all, Not let it happen ever again more

Voting Question: Which Geography/Geology would be easiest for someone who knows nothing about it between these?

Might take a college Geo out of curiosity as an elective... GEOG 110 Intro. to Physical Geography I This course provides an opportunity for understanding part of the complex physical and biological environment in which human beings live. It introduces basic processes that influence the characteristics and spatial relationships of climate, water cycle and vegetation. The first part of the course examines the interactions of solar energy with the Earth's atmosphere and surface, and how atmospheric circulation, precipitation, and weather systems are generated. The second part of the course covers the cycling of water and other Earth resources within the living zone - the biosphere. It focuses on how these cycles, together with the flows of energy, influence the nature and distribution of ecosystems and vegetation. Throughout the course, students look at patterns of human activity that are in response to and have an effect upon environmental processes, and are asked to observe and interpret aspects of their local environment in light of what they have learned. or GEOG 200 Regional Geography of Canada This course examines the physical, human, and economic geography of Canada in a regional context. It focuses on the many interconnections and relationships between the different regions, between different areas in the regions, and between cities and the rural areas in each region. It also explores the distribution patterns of people, cultural groups, and economic activities to illustrate how the regions are part of larger interconnected systems (e.g., Canada, North America, or the Pacific Rim). The course is designed to promote an understanding of the similarities and differences between different areas across Canada and to develop students' skills in recognizing and analyzing the salient geographical features of those regions and the country as a whole. OR Geology GEOL 120: Introduction to Earth Science GEOL 120 is a one-semester, four-credit course that provides the equivalent of a first-year university or college geology or physical geography course. It studies the nature of the Earth and its development through time. GEOL120 examines the Earth's origins and composition, in addition to volcanoes, earthquakes, and development of the landscape over time by such processes as weathering, mass wasting, rivers, glaciers, wind, and waves. As the laboratory component of the course is integrated with the theoretical component, the credit earned upon completion of the course will be a lab science credit. This will provide a prerequisite credit needed for further studies in geology or geography as well as for many other areas, such as education and general arts, where lab science credits are required. more

Voting Question: EARTH SCIENCE PLEASE HELP I DON'T WANT TO FAIL I NEED MY CREDITS!!!?

31. Maria formed from which of the following? (1 point) basaltic lava lunar regolith ancient water erosion none of the above 32. How does crater density relate to the moon’s geologic history? (1 point) High crater density is associated with younger surfaces. High crater density is associated with older surfaces. Crater density and geologic age are not related. Low crater density indicates an active geologic past. 33. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of Jovian planets? (1 point) large size composed mainly of gases and ices thin atmospheres located beyond the orbit of Mars 34. On which thickly clouded planet has radar mapping revealed a varied topography consisting of plains, highlands, and thousands of volcanic structures? (1 point) Mercury Venus Neptune Jupiter 35. Which features on Mars point to the possibility of liquid water on the planet? (1 point) mountain ranges with faults gullies and streamlike channels volcanic cones with craters impact craters with sharp rims 36. Which planet’s axis of rotation lies nearly parallel with the plane of its orbit? (1 point) Mercury Earth Uranus Saturn 37. Most meteor showers are associated with the orbits of ____. (1 point) satellites comets planets meteorites 38. The energy of a photon is related to its ____. (1 point) rate of movement mass wavelength size 39. Large Doppler shifts indicate ____. (1 point) low speeds high speeds low temperatures high temperatures 40. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of radio telescopes over optical telescopes? (1 point) Radio telescopes are less affected by atmospheric conditions. Radio telescopes are less expensive. Radio telescopes can operate 24 hours a day. Radio telescopes have better resolution. 41. Which part of the sun lies directly above the visible “surface” of the sun? (1 point) photosphere chromosphere corona ionosphere 42. What are the most explosive events that occur on the sun? (1 point) umbras prominences solar flares solar winds 43. The source of the sun’s energy is ____. (1 point) chemical burning nuclear fission nuclear fusion photosynthesis 44. Which magnitude would be associated with the brightest star? (1 point) 15 10 5 –5 45. Which stars are composed of matter in which electrons have combined with protons? (1 point) black holes black dwarfs white dwarfs neutron stars 46. What will be the final stage in the sun’s life cycle? (1 point) white dwarf red giant planetary nebula black dwarf more

Resolved Question: EARTH SCIENCE...IM STRUGGLING PLEASE HELP I NEED MY SCHOOL CREDITS?

Resolved Question: SUPER EASY SCIENCE!! 10 points..not easy for me..?

Question 17 What was NOT an effect of the hurricane of 2005 on the state of Florida? Housing markets declined significantly for up to 4 months after the hurricane season of 2005. Due to reconstruction efforts and aid from the government and insurance companies, the economy quickly rebounded. The amount of migration into the Florida area continues to be on the rise despite the storms. Home insurance costs in Florida decreased tremendously. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 18 Which of the following would be the main reason that air pressure decreases as you go up into the atmosphere. There are fewer and fewer molecules of gases as you go up in altitude causing the air pressure to decrease. The temperature decreases as you go up in altitude causing the air pressure to decrease. The relative humidity decreases as you go up in altitude causing the air pressure to decrease. There is greater moisture at higher altitudes causing the air pressure to decrease. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 19 High pressure areas are associated which of the characteristics below? Choose the three that apply: winds blowing into the center of the high pressure zone clear skies, good weather relatively dry air sinking air -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 20 (Multiple Choice) Which of the following are considered to be a must for safety in a lab situation? (There is more that one correct answer for this question. You must get them all correct to get credit). Read and follow all directions for experiments. While conducting experiments use improper techniques with equipment. Wear the safety equipment prescribed by your instructor. Do not let the instructor know that an accident has occurred. Mix only substances that you have been directed to mix. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 21 The cause of all weather on earth is differences in air pressure at the earth's surface. unequal heating of the earth's surface. differences in the temperatures of meeting edges of air masses. the ability of the atmosphere to retain heat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 22 (Multiple Choice) Which of the following would NOT be something that happens to solar energy when it enters the earth's atmosphere? absorbed by the earth's surface reflected by clouds absorbed by the earth's ocean solar energy is reflected at the thermopause -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 23 In the Troposphere the temperature ____________ as altitude increases (as you go up in height). stays the same increases decreases more

Resolved Question: Gaiaonline Earth Day Questions Help please!~?

1. Tidal power involves harnessing ________ to generate electricity. A. Nick Nolte, star of Prince of Tides B. Seaweed C. Ocean tides D. The strange and unnatural energy emanating from Witch Mountain E. The Kraken 2. Carbon Credits are primarily used to _________ . A. Buy goods and services in outer space B. Decrease and regulate carbon dioxide emissions C. Graduate from Carbon University D. Make sure every American gets their fair share of carbon. E. Give carbon the credit it deserves. 3. Roughly 85% of all energy produced in the United States comes from ________ . A. Clowns B. Fossil fuels C. Horses D. Garbage E. Plutonium nuggets 4. President Obama's New Energy for America plan will ensure that 10% of America's ________ will come from renewable sources by 2012. A. Polar bears B. Cadmium C. Diesel fuel D. Electricity E. Corn 5. When a process or activity offsets its carbon emissions enough that its carbon footprint effectively reaches zero, it's said to be "carbon ________ ." A. Friendly B. Neutral C. Hungry D. Free E. Fabulous 6. Using ________ to get around instead of driving a car is a great way to reduce pollution. A. The teleporter thing from The Fly B. A bicycle C. Public transportation D. A giant cannon E. Both B and C 7. Al Gore's documentary on climate change, ________ ,won the 2007 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. A. An Officer and a Gentleman B. An American Werewolf in London C. An Inconvenient Truth D. An Affair to Remember E. An American Tail: Fievel Goes West 8. Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson, a prominent ________ from Wisconsin. A. Dairy farmer B. High school teacher C. Senator D. Rodeo clown E. Gaylord 9. Good plumbing is important! A leaky ________ can waste as much as 200 gallons of water per day. A. Glacier B. Toilet C. Fountain pen D. Al Gore E. Nation 10. A ________ cell is used to convert light into electricity. A. Prison B. Wind C. Hydro D. Solar E. Terrorist more

Resolved Question: Gaia online earthday quiz help? <3?

Al Gore's documentary on climate change, ________ ,won the 2007 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. A. An Officer and a Gentleman B. An American Werewolf in London C. An Inconvenient Truth D. An Affair to Remember E. An American Tail: Fievel Goes West 2. When a process or activity offsets its carbon emissions enough that its carbon footprint effectively reaches zero, it's said to be "carbon ________ ." A. Friendly B. Neutral C. Hungry D. Free E. Fabulous 3. Roughly 85% of all energy produced in the United States comes from ________ . A. Clowns B. Fossil fuels C. Horses D. Garbage E. Plutonium nuggets 4. The US Department of Energy introduced the "ENERGY ________ certification to label appliances that meet strict standards of energy efficiency. A. STAR B. FRIEND C. SAFE D. GLOBE E. WALRUS 5. For an easy way to help the environment, don't ________ while brushing your teeth. A. Eat B. Drive to Iceland and turn a hairdryer on the nearest glacier C. Invite your dog to watch D. Let the water run E. Both B. and D. 6. A ________ cell is used to convert light into electricity. A. Prison B. Wind C. Hydro D. Solar E. Terrorist 7. The Obama administration hopes to lay plans to reduce America's _______ emissions 80% by 2050. A. Cigarette B. Trans fat C. Greenhouse gas D. Polar bear E. Automatic weapon 8. President Obama's New Energy for America plan will ensure that 10% of America's ________ will come from renewable sources by 2012. A. Polar bears B. Cadmium C. Diesel fuel D. Electricity E. Corn 9. Carbon Credits are primarily used to _________ . A. Buy goods and services in outer space B. Decrease and regulate carbon dioxide emissions C. Graduate from Carbon University D. Make sure every American gets their fair share of carbon. E. Give carbon the credit it deserves. 10. Ecology is the scientific study of ________ . A. College B. The interaction between life and its environment C. The interaction between Ralph Nader and his car D. Rocks and minerals E. A child's laughter Thanks ^^ more

Resolved Question: I have a Earth Day Quiz from an online website I need help with?

1.The US Department of Energy introduced the "ENERGY ________ certification to label appliances that meet strict standards of energy efficiency. A. STAR B. FRIEND C. SAFE D. GLOBE E. WALRUS 2.The Obama administration hopes to lay plans to reduce America's _______ emissions 80% by 2050. A. Cigarette B. Trans fat C. Greenhouse gas D. Polar bear E. Automatic weapon 3.A ________ cell is used to convert light into electricity. A. Prison B. Wind C. Hydro D. Solar E. Terrorist 4.When a process or activity offsets its carbon emissions enough that its carbon footprint effectively reaches zero, it's said to be "carbon ________ ." A. Friendly B. Neutral C. Hungry D. Free E. Fabulous 5.Tidal power involves harnessing ________ to generate electricity. A. Nick Nolte, star of Prince of Tides B. Seaweed C. Ocean tides D. The strange and unnatural energy emanating from Witch Mountain E. The Kraken 6.Carbon Credits are primarily used to _________ . A. Buy goods and services in outer space B. Decrease and regulate carbon dioxide emissions C. Graduate from Carbon University D. Make sure every American gets their fair share of carbon. E. Give carbon the credit it deserves. 7.Using ________ to get around instead of driving a car is a great way to reduce pollution. A. The teleporter thing from The Fly B. A bicycle C. Public transportation D. A giant cannon E. Both B and C 8.Ecology is the scientific study of ________ . A. College B. The interaction between life and its environment C. The interaction between Ralph Nader and his car D. Rocks and minerals E. A child's laughter 9.The ________ Protocol is a 1992 treaty that seeks to reduce and stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere to non-harmful levels. A. Giant Space Laser B. Atlantis C. Earth D. Kyoto E. Bourne 10.Al Gore's documentary on climate change, ________ ,won the 2007 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. A. An Officer and a Gentleman B. An American Werewolf in London C. An Inconvenient Truth D. An Affair to Remember E. An American Tail: Fievel Goes West more

Resolved Question: Can I get or find people to fiance a wind turbine for my home?

I have search long and hard for grants and places that gives loans for renewable energy. There are no grants for individuals and the loans are just to refinance your home to pay for one. I would like to purchase a 10kw turbine to proved all my electrical needs and even sell some to the electric company. I have called around and most are asking for 70k to 100k for building, preparing, and permits. I live in the middle of no where USA so it cost more to have supplies ship to me. Even the tax credits would not help. The tax credit only pays 30% of putting it up.I am a disabled veteran so money is tight.So if anyone has any ideas on how to raise the amount needed to purchase one it would be greatly appreciated. Final thought- If the government really wants us as people to help with energy and a cleaner earth they have to bring down prices for us lower class people so we can afford wind solar or other renewable energy's tax credits are good if your rich enough to afford the up front costs to buy them.I live in Oklahoma we do not have that stuff. I have done a month of research. So I have looked at all government site's and a lot of of .org site. I have hit a dead end and hoping a well of person would give me a low interest loan or even a grant.Please no fraud! If you really want to help me please have a real link. I will not answer to responses where you have a email link, then when you send me a reply it asks for all my personal info. I may be in need of help but I am not in need of having my identity ripped off. Thank you.please help me im begging more

Resolved Question: What is the simplest but most useful recent invention you've heard of?

For me, this oven takes the cake! London, April 9 (ANI): A solar-powered oven made from cardboard is the 50,000-pound winner of a contest to find the world's greenest invention. The invention bagged the FT Climate Change Challenge crown after beating 300 other creations, including a food additive, which stops cows passing wind. Kenya-based entrepreneur Jon Bohmer a Norwegian, set up Kyoto Energy with his Kenyan wife Neema, and has used his own money to fund the project. The oven - which costs just 3.50 pounds to make - can slowly cook casseroles, boil water and bake bread. It is made from two boxes, one inside the other with an acrylic cover, which lets the sun's power in and traps it. Black paint on the inner box and silver foil on the outer help concentrate the heat while a layer of straw or newspaper between the two provides insulation. Bohmer hopes that the oven would put an end to the use of firewood to cook in developing countries. "We're saving lives and saving trees. I doubt if there is any other technology that can make so much impact for so little money," Sky News quoted Bohmer as saying. He plans to use the prize money to conduct mass trials in 10 countries, including South Africa, India and Indonesia and gather data to back an application for carbon credits. (ANI)Edit: Um...i said 'recent'... more

Resolved Question: Carbon credits and new energy?

If Obama keeps his promise to enact a Carbon cap and trade policy . This will cripple electric utilities that use coal fired power plants (Obamas own words) . If we do in fact rely on wind and solar power to produce our energy needs, will there be enough energy and if not, what are we going to plug our new electric cars into?Essie it's not bogus, Obama has said all along he WILL do this. He claims it will force America to change to cleaner fuel.Lil Barry- Good point, with all of his speeches he could run a turbine for daysAnswer- good answer and interesting outlook.What will we do between now and then? We have a lot of cars that run on fuel and the majority of our power plants are coal fired. I see a huge increase in energy costs until this new energy is online.I agree that Global warming/Climate change is a hoax. But this carbon cap and trade bill is a real issue that is going to cause real pain to the American Middle class. The electric car is a shot at Obama today meeting in an electric car plant today. As the American people we are basically powerless to stop this agenda from being forced upon us. more

Resolved Question: Can I have a little insight on this paper that I am writing?

Don't remind me of how far left I am on the political spectrum. I am not here to argue politics with anyone. I just want criticism that only pertains to the body and construction of my paper. Thank you. -True Intentions- Oil is money, money is power. This notion alone has thrown the United States into a brutal downward spiral. The price of oil per gallon has sky rocketed, forcing gas prices to follow suit and fluctuate radically. The shifty oil market has also put some tension on the U.S. economy, which in turn has affected the global economy. That same notion has been the principal foundation for the Bush Administration’s imperialistic war campaign in the Middle East, which has caused the majority of United States citizens to be more paranoid and xenophobic than ever. The United States government, in collaboration with the most popular major media outlets, exaggerated the threat of terrorism in order to create a common public enemy. Fear and extreme aversion to Arab culture and followers of the Muslim faith has swept the United States. The U.S. government has recognized that in the instance of a common public enemy, they have the capability to manipulate public opinion. So, by constantly playing the “potential terrorist threat” and, “believed to be linked to Al Qaeda” cards, the U.S. government successfully gained the unofficial public approval to stage a war on terror in the coincidentally oil rich region of the Middle East. Now, five and a half years later, the United States has completely scrapped and shelved the Iraqi government and implemented a rough Democracy in its place. All of these acts of imperialism have been fueled by one obvious factor: Oil. If the United States did not have such a dangerous addiction to oil, many of these issues would cease to exist. Alternative energy sources such as wind power, hydro power, and geothermal power have all been proposed, by leading scientists in the field of alternative energy studies, as prime candidates to replace oil as the main energy source. However, the United States government has an enormous problem with this concept. If oil is taken out of the equation, the government loses the ability to suppress U.S citizens. In order to keep generating that much wanted capital, it is crucial to put U.S. citizens in a position to continue to buy oil, and oil based products. This is why the U.S. government shoots down the idea of funding alternative energy research. September 11th, 2001 was the day that ushered in the full fear of Arab or Muslim culture. The Bush Administration quickly capitalized on the events which took place that day by starting their mass fear campaign. Images of bearded Middle Eastern men flooded every major news channel, magazine, and newspaper. Videos of Middle Eastern terrorists wielding AK-47 fully automatic rifles began to emerge on the internet and news. The men in the videos were usually speaking about upcoming attacks and their reasons for which they wanted to carry out the attacks, and others showed men taking credit for, and celebrating certain terrorist attacks, while burning the American flag. The most graphic videos showed suicide bombers with high explosive charges strapped to their chests or torsos, running into a public square or market place, and detonating the charge. The average American viewer, who tends to be very patriotic, and vulnerable to influence by the United States government, is led to believe that the entirety of the Middle Eastern culture is ruthless, uncivilized, and anti-American. The fact that there are certain radical factions who completely despise the American government and American culture is irrefutable, but this is not true of all Middle Easterners. However, the American public will not even believe that statement to be anywhere near the actual truth after watching videos of terrorists burning American flags and killing the innocent. Americans are quick to stereotype all Middle Eastern men as terrorists or “Jihadists.” The Americans are not fully responsible for their outlook on Middle Easterners. Americans get their information from the most common sources, ones that are easy to find and easy to comprehend. So, Americans simply turn their television sets on and flip the channel to CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, or Headline News (a sister station of CNN). For those who prefer to watch the local news, there is CBS, NBC, and ABC. All of these news outlets have been known to carry propaganda. Many of the news stories these outlets run are biased and make bold attempts to push the opinion of the respective news station onto the viewer. For example, the Fox News programs Hannity and Colmes, and The O’Reily Factor constantly feature guests on their programs that have opinions which are in opposition to the anchors’. The anchors then attack the guests and make him/her look weak or loony. This also occurs on CNN’s Nancy Grace. Grace is notorious for slamming and humiliating her guests, again, if t more

Resolved Question: Do liberals buy carbon offset credits when they go grocery shopping?

If liberals are feeling guilty about buying that New Zealand lamb, French truffles, or bottle of burgundy, they are in luck. Check this out: http://www.environmentalleader.com/2006/11/10/whole-foods-sells-wind-energy-credits/ At least libs can reduce their carbon footprint and pocketbook all at the same time. I think it is a good program, how about you? more

Resolved Question: Is OPEC trying to Sink the US economy?More cutbacks in supply?Can the economy take 75$-90 a barrel oil again?

It was obvious before the Credit Crunch that High Oil and Gas prices were responsible for the downturn of the US economy.Tourism,Retail,Airlines ,everything ,but the Wind Turbine business were turned upside down.Now with talk of New Federal and State Energy taxes to feed the depleted coffers,The price of fuel could easily equal the 150 $ a barrel prices we had in June,2008.BTW OPEC and Non OPEC countries have made it clear that they will get oil back to 70-90$ a barrel.That is why they have tankers sitting full right now waiting for the cutbacks to get the price higher. more

Resolved Question: Are you glad your energy cost will soon skyrocket with carbon credit scam Obama supports?

Your utility company and every other company will be forced to buy carbon credits for what they already do without carbon credits they will be sold at auction to the highest bidder threw wall street and other country's to us. In order to pay for these carbon credits that will make wall street and other country's rich off us for doing nothing are utility's and manufacture company's will soon have to raise your bills in order to be for them. They are going to have to use tons of money to do what they already did before. your utility bills will raise 1700 to 2900 a year or more since wall street and these other country's can sell the credits for any price they want. if you think solar and wind is great look at germany they have the highest energy cost on the planet and then look at france and how they produce so much nuclear power that they produce more energy then they can use and have some of the cheapest energy on planet. does obamas energy plan allow new nuclear power plants to be built noooo. He just lied about it in his campaign to get elected. carbon credits are about controling and surrpressing us france even recycles there nuclear waste and reuses it....... No waste more

Resolved Question: Do you need further proof that Global Warming is being used to institute communism in America?

1st: In the 1970's (I believe) they made it ILLEGAL to have a certain size of toilet in your home. 2nd: C.A.F.E. (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) Standards have made cars smaller and less safe. (which would you feel safer in if you were in a crash, a Mini Cooper or a Hummer?) 3nd: In Massachussets, Oregon, Rhode Island, and other states either have inplemented or are talking about adding GPS trackers to cars to track how much and how far you drive, so they can tax you and track you and eventually ration your driving in the name of fairness 4: In Britian in the name of cutting back on the national carbon footprint, they are banning beef and milk in the state hospitals 5: The Smart Grid that Obama and the leftists are talking about will be used to monitor how much energy you use, then eventually be used to FORCE you to ration.. 6: Some enviroment minister in Europe, proposed a GLOBAL law limiting people to just two kids. 7: VHEMT: Human Extinction movement, they call themselves voluntary, but just wait til a politician catches wind of their mindset.. 8: In Austrailia, they are proposing a toilet tax, where that you are taxed on the number of times you flush the toilet 9: Carbon Credits: Are just another grand governmental plan to steel from the rich (and productive) and give to the Nadya Suleman's, the Herietta's, the people who think now that Obama won they won't have to worry about paying their bills, buying gas, paying for their house, electricity,etc. , the welfare recipients who refuse to work of the world. As a liberty loving American, I am in favor of protecting the earth. I don't go down to the Mississippi River and dump a barrel of oil, a bag of garbage, and other stuff into it and if I saw someone doing that I would call the police and try to stop them myself. Also as a liberty loving American and some one who actually studied history I see eery similarites to the whole( especially the radical elements and the government) green movement and the bloshevik revolution in Russia. more

Resolved Question: Can I deduct the cost of installing a wood-burning stove on my federal taxes?

I recently installed a wood-burning stove in my home, and I can't find a tax form that allows me to deduct the cost...I thought there were credits for installing more energy efficient appliances, but all I can find is a form that would allow me to deduct the cost of wind-energy or solar-energy products....can I deduct the stove? more

Resolved Question: Environmental Science ( plz help )?

1. The increase in use of electricity and oil as well as the expectation that dependency on foreign oil will _________over the next ten years has lead to the restructuring of current energy policies. double triple decrease stay the same 2. Which of the following sources is not currently used to produce electricity for us in our homes? coal oil nuclear lunar 3. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 allowed for more nuclear power plants to be developed throughout the nation. True False 4. Many communities are allowing homes to install wind generators and solar energy panel systems. True False 5. Because of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the addition of more electrical transmission lines were discouraged throughout the nation. True False 6. Why do fuel prices increase? Fuel companies want to make more money. Increased cost of transportation Decreased supply of fossil fuels Increased supply of fossil fuels 7. How can consumers use less fossil fuels? Drive more often Increase electricity use Carpool to work Buy bigger, heavier automobiles 8. What type of fuel makes up biodiesel? Gasoline Vegetable Oil Coal Diesel 9. How does Supply and Demand work? As supply increases, demand increases As demand decreases, supply decreases As supply decreases, demand increases Supply and demand are equal always 10. All of the following are incentives for individuals to start using more efficient fuels EXCEPT: Tax credits up to $4000 Use of High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes Free gasoline for hybrid cars Energy savings for using solar panels to heat water for the home more

Resolved Question: buying carbon offsets - how exactly does it work and benefit the environment?

I understand that the money goes towards trying to make facilities in 2nd and 3rd world countries better and to build more sustainable energy sources (i.e. wind farms) but you are still releasing CO2 into the atmosphere - your money can't delete this. Wouldn't it be better if we introduced carbon credits as the new currency instead? Thanks in advance x more

Resolved Question: If wind energy is so "profitable", why do they need a bailout?

http://thehill.com/business--lobby/alternative-energy-producers-seek-stimulus-funds-2009-01-09.html Solar and wind executives are arguing that they need help from the upcoming stimulus measure in order to meet President-elect Obama’s goal of doubling alternative energy production in three years. They argue that the economic downturn has limited the effectiveness of a tax credit that supports the wind and solar industries. They want to change the credit to a refund in the economic stimulus package. Credits help investors minimize their tax liability. Refunds act more like a direct payment. more

Resolved Question: Would the fact Mr. Obama has agreed to make modest changes in his proposed tax cuts (Cont'd)?

Would the fact that Mr. Obama has agreed to make modest changes in his proposed tax cuts be indicative of more rifts between he and the democrats? If they can't agree now, and he's not even been sworn in yet, how in the world can he keep the promises he made to the American people? WASHINGTON – Pushed by fellow Democrats, President-elect Barack Obama agreed to modest changes in his proposed tax cuts on Friday after inviting lawmakers to "just show me" ideas for fixing an economy shedding jobs at an alarming rate. Democratic congressional officials said that Obama aides came under pressure in closed-door talks to jettison or significantly alter a proposed tax credit for creating jobs. Further, Democrats sought inclusion of relief for upper middle-class families hit by the alternative minimum tax. The so-called AMT was originally designed to make sure the very wealthy did not escape taxes, but it now hits many more people because of inflation, despite measures by Congress every year to prevent it from reaching tens of millions of middle-income families. Congressional officials said aides to the president-elect had agreed to increase the $10 billion originally ticketed for energy tax breaks, although the final total remained unclear. Two officials said at least $20 billion would be reserved, but others indicated it could go higher. Details were not available, but Obama has spoken in the past about increasing tax breaks for production of alternative energy sources such as wind power. The energy tax provisions make up a small part of a massive economic stimulus bill — expected to reach over $800 billion over two years — that congressional leaders hope to pass before mid-February. With more than 11 million Americans out of work, Obama pressed Congress for urgent action and said the U.S. is undergoing "a devastating economic crisis that will become more difficult to contain with time." His warning was underscored by a government report showing that unemployment hit a 16-year high of 7.2 percent in December. But congressional Democrats are making it clear they want to put their own stamp on the revival plan, despite the inevitable delays. Some Obama ideas, like a $3,000 job creation tax credit, might get scrapped. Many Democrats aren't thrilled with Obama's business tax cut plans and are griping that there's not enough money in the measure for traditional infrastructure projects like road construction and water projects or for tax credits to promote renewable energy. Beyond the emerging rifts — and the openness with which Democrats are pushing back against some of Obama's ideas — is the sheer enormity of crafting such a complex, controversial measure in just weeks. Lawmakers' insistence on making changes could delay the recovery plan beyond a mid-February deadline declared by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090110/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama_economy more

Resolved Question: Thoughts on purchasing a business?

I have been working with the current owner of a small company over the last few months with intentions on purchasing it on Jan 1, 2009. The business distributes, direct sells and installs wood furnaces, solar panels, wind turbines, passive solar and radiant floor heating, with two new products slated for introduction next year. Dealer network of 6 active, 6 non-active, with open potential to develop dealers throughout the west. At first, the owner wanted to be involved for 5 years and finance half of it, Now he wants all cash up front and only wants to be involved for 6 months. Last years sales were $680,000 with net profit in the $300,000 range. Next year he is estimating sales of $230,000 due to the economy and the depressed price of oil and energy. Gross profits will be in the $75,000 range. The company does not have auditable financials, he does not have to sell the business. Sales price is $400,000 with $200,000 in good will, $150,000 in marketable inventory and $50,000 in assets. Financing would be $400,000 @ 8% over 7 years, first two years interest only payments required, with $50,000 extra cash as working capitol. New owner has business management experience, strong interest in entering the alternative energy market and a small network of entrepreneurs for advice. So the question is: With energy prices, the economy depressed and credit hard to come by, would purchasing this business (on credit) be a good investment? Thanks for the answer Getalife. After additional analysis and advice, an offer would be $225,000, max bid at $250,000. more

Resolved Question: Did anybody see the list of extras added to the $700 billion Wall Street bail out?

Remember when that bail out plan kept going back and forth, back and forth and THEN got signed? Hmmmm....... did anybody see all the "extra" stuff attached to it? You know the old saying "scratch my back ...."? Isn't it amazing how much other stuff gets tacked on to a bill that we only know the title of -- granted some of this is necessary and helpful, but come on: Children's wooden arrows, rum excise tax revenues to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands; and does THIS sound fair: Accelerated depreciation for property used mostly on an Indian reservation? More on the Bill Apart from the Troubled Assets Relief Program, the bill before the Senate includes: * Extensions of the AMT patch, tax deductions on state and local sales taxes, tuition, teacher expenses and real property taxes and tax credits for business research and new market investors * Energy tax credits and incentives to encourage wind and refined coal production, new biomass facilities, wave and tide electricity generators, solar energy property improvements, CO2 capturing, plug-in electric drive vehicles, idling reduction units on truck engines, cellulosic biofuels ethanol production, energy efficient houses, offices, dishwashers, clothes washers and refrigerators, and fringe benefits for employees commuting by bicycle. * A requirement for private insurance plans to offer mental health benefits on par with medical-surgical benefits * Tax relief provisions for victims of this summer's Midwestern floods, and Hurricane Ike * Freezing of deductions for sale and exchange of oil and natural gas, mandatory basis reporting by brokers for transactions involving publicly traded securities and an extension of the oil spill tax But it also extends the following tax provisions: * Economic development credit to American Samoan businesses * $10,000 tax credit for training of mine rescue team members * 50% immediate expensing for extra underground mine safety equipment * Tax credit for businesses with employees from an Indian reservation * Accelerated depreciation for property used mostly on an Indian reservation * 50% tax credit for some expenditures on maintaining railroad tracks * 7-year recovery period for motorsports racetrack property * Expensing of cleaning up "brownfield" contaminated sites * Enhanced deductions for businesses donating computers and books to schools, and for food donations * Deduction for income from domestic production in Puerto Rico * Tax credit for employees in Hurricane Katrina disaster area * Tax incentives for investments in poor neighborhoods in D.C. * Increased rehabilitation credit for buildings in Gulf area * Reduction of import duties on some imported wool fabrics, transfers other duties to Wool Trust Fund to promote competitiveness of American wool * Special expensing rules for film and TV productions And there's more: * Increasing cover of rum excise tax revenues to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands * Making it easier for film and TV companies to use deduction for domestic production * Exempting children's wooden arrows from excise tax * Income averaging for Exxon Valdez litigants for tax purposes more

Resolved Question: Please help me revise a speech for the election!?

It's really bad! Be as critical as possible without being mean! Candidates’ Environmental Plans Polar bears are going extinct because of the melting ice burgs. The temperature is increasing 5°C every century. Global warming is causing the ozone layer, Earth’s protection against the sun’s harmful rays, to become weaker. These dilemmas are all part of one issue in our election: the environment . Both candidates devised plans to improve the environment in our country. Their plans will cover pollution, alternative energies and fuels, drilling for oil, cars, greenhouse gas emissions, green jobs, and much more. Both candidates acknowledge the fact that human pollution is a significant cause of global warming, but who has the best plan to help solve that and other problems? Barack Obama and John McCain have very different views on this subject. Senator Obama has a very strong environmental plan. He is very supportive in investments in alternative forms of energy. He plans to spend $150 billion in environmental- friendly energies and fuels in the next ten years. I’m pleased that he is putting so much devotion in alternative energy, but where does that “investment” come from? Inevitably , some of that mammoth amount will have to come from our taxes. This democrat will produce new businesses working on wind, solar, and bio-fuels, along with millions of new “green” jobs. That will help the economy immensely. Barack Obama says 1 million hybrid cars will be running by 2050 if he becomes president. They run on batteries, and don’t require gas. Also, by 2012, 10% of electricity will be renewable, and greenhouse gases will be lowered 80% by 2050. He will try to eliminate oil imports from the Middle East within ten years. This means less taxes on gas. He mostly opposes drilling for oil domestically, but might do it as a last resort. He is neutral on nuclear energy, since it would be very expensive. Also, Barack Obama will require all cars to meet fuel efficiency expectations, so it will take less fuel to fill up American’s tanks. He supports the protection of natural places from development, which I believe all Americans should do. Humans have already destroyed the homes of too many animals. However, the senator is neutral on schemes to help save endangered species from extinction. In my opinion, this is despicable. We should transfer the energy and effort we put into unimportant matters to helping our fellow animals live happy lives and flourish. Although Barack Obama’s plan is wonderful, do they measure up to John McCain’s? John McCain has a well- developed solution to the environmental issue. His energy plan is called the Lexington Project. This plan will help America break dependency with foreign oil, improve transportation, promote energy efficiency, and help global warming. McCain states, “In a world of hostile and unstable suppliers of oil, this nation will achieve strategic independence by 2025.” McCain will reward people who buy clean cars. The “Clean Car Challenge” will provide a $5000 tax credit to any purchaser of a zero carbon emission car. Also, he will require automakers to switch to flex fuel, which lasts longer and is better for the environment than regular fuel. He will use and create new alternative energies and fuels, but won’t make investments as large as his opponent. He strongly supports nuclear energy, unlike Barack Obama. He says it is very safe; the military has been using it for years. John McCain also plans to drill for oil in Alaska. This will lower prices in ten years. The republican says it is a long process that will pay off in the end. Although it would be helpful, there is a chance it can result in a lot of pollution if the oil spills. To people concerned about that, Senator McCain says that the ships are very secure, so a spill would be unlikely. He plans to drill in the National Petroleum Reserve, but not in the Artic Wildlife Refuge. I believe that both of these places should be left untouched. They are protected for a reason; they’re pristine and beautiful in every way. John McCain will lower greenhouse gas emissions 50- 60% by 2050, 30- 20% less than Barack Obama plans to lower it. As you can see, McCain also has a well- thought out energy/ environment plan. Now that you know each candidate’s methods to improve the environment, it is time for you to make the decision: Barack Obama or John McCain? You are not only voting for president, you are voting for the course of action to put an end to global warming, prevent pollution, fuel our cars, saves the polar bears, and much more. It is a very critical time, and everybody needs to use their voice. Vote 2008! thank you!So, it would be "increasing 5 degrees C (41 degrees F)"?I know I kept on repeating words, so can you tell me what words I repeated the most, and good words to replace it? more

Resolved Question: Are there state by state wind energy production tax credits (PTC's) or only federal?

Resolved Question: What does popular tax provision means?

I'm trying to translate this part : The change in course by the House was prompted by fears of a global economic meltdown, and by old-fashioned political inducements added by the Senate: a portfolio of $150 billion in popular tax provisions, including credits for the production of solar, wind and other renewable energy, and an adjustment to spare middle-class families from paying the alternative minimum tax. I don't really understand the idea could somebody try to explaine please more

Resolved Question: How should I answer my Senator's response (below) to my plea that she vote against the bailout? ?

Dear Mr. [soMEone] Thank you for contacting me regarding the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. I welcome your thoughts and comments on this issue. On September 19, 2008, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announced a plan by the Bush Administration to stabilize the financial services sector of the economy. This plan included broad authority for the Treasury Secretary to purchase troubled financial instruments with very limited oversight and few protections for taxpayers. In July, I voted against a similar proposed bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac because it did not provide taxpayer protection and limits on executive compensation for a government owned entity. For the same reasons, I was not willing to support the Administration’s initial proposal, and I encouraged my colleagues to continue work on a plan that would protect taxpayers, provide strict oversight, and place limits on the benefits to executives who accept taxpayer assistance. In the days following the Treasury Secretary’s announcement, concerns about the danger to the broader economy deepened. The high-profile failure of numerous financial institutions caused the commercial lending market to accumulate and hold cash. The credit markets effectively froze, making it difficult for consumers to obtain loans for purchases such as homes and automobiles. The lack of lending in these areas began to place further pressure on the troubled housing market and threatened to spread deeper into the economy. Similarly, many small and mid-sized businesses were finding it difficult to obtain financing to meet their payroll obligations and purchase inventory. Many cities were entering the bond market and getting no bids, even with AAA ratings. The current liquidity crisis still poses a real potential for significant job losses. After consulting with numerous financial experts, small businesses, and bankers in Texas, it became clear to me that normal commercial lending activity would not resume without action by Congress. Despite this realization, I was still not inclined to support the Paulson plan. After weeks of negotiation, however, a bi-partisan compromise was reached. While there are provisions in the bill that I do not favor and would not have drafted, overall the need for action to stabilize the market and to protect the retirement savings of millions of Americans weighed heavily on my mind. Ultimately, I supported the Senate bill along with 73 of my colleagues. The bill we passed was a major improvement over the initial plan announced by Secretary Paulson. We increased the deposit insurance cap from $100,000 to $250,000 so that families will have added protection for savings and retirement accounts. While the initial proposal authorized up to $700 billion to purchase distressed assets, the measure we passed takes a more cautious approach, initially authorizing $250 billion and requiring the approval from Congress and the President for additional funding. Importantly, the bill we passed includes restrictions on the benefits received by executives whose companies are selling some of their distressed assets to the government. In return for purchasing the assets, taxpayers will obtain an ownership stake in the companies. Many leading economists believe that the real estate market will turn around in the foreseeable future and government owned properties and assets will be sold at a profit. A provision in this bill that I supported requires any profits realized to be placed in the nation’s treasury to reduce the deficit. If, however, after five years the government is facing a loss in the program, the President must submit a plan to Congress recommending how the money will be recouped from financial services companies. I believe that these protections are a dramatic improvement over the Administration’s initial proposal. The bill passed by the Senate included an important package of tax policy provisions. One of these provisions is an extension of the state and local sales tax deduction, which is a matter of fairness for states like Texas that do not have a state income tax. The average Texan will save $520 when they file their federal income tax forms next year. We also shielded low and middle-income taxpayers from higher taxes associated with the flawed alternative minimum tax (AMT) and included tax incentives to spur energy production and innovation including the wind energy production tax credit and the research and development tax credit. As Texans, we have learned to take responsibility for our actions and being asked to pay for the mistakes of others is something many, including myself, find deeply troubling. However, after careful deliberation, I believe that the risks associated with doing nothing outweighed the risk of passing a less than perfect bill that nevertheless includes important protections for taxpayers. Economic evidence clearly suggested the problems were spreading into the broader economy. That i============ [cont.] That is why I voted for the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. I appreciate hearing from you. Please do not hesitate to contact me on any issue of concern to you. Sincerely, Kay Bailey Hutchison United States Senator 284 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-5922 (tel) 202-224-0776 (fax) http://hutchison.senate.gov========== Kat: We have no choice but to drive 10 over. Our cows do eighty in their sleep! Seriously, you're spot on, as always. Lucky for you your Senators (unlike our Sinners) did it down. Thanks! (beware the Texas Cow) ... more

Resolved Question: What's supposed to be the worst case scenario if global warming isn't stopped...?

....with carbon credits, hundreds of billions in taxes, higher energy/food/gas prices, carbon taxes/fines, gas taxes, energy rationing/scarcity, more economic reliance in China (because they don't have the same restrictions--which includes health and safety standards), wind turbines, nuclear energy, GMOs, expensive corn-based ethanol, and mercury-filled CFL's? more

Voting Question: tax credit for wind energy?

I read up to 4,000 dollars for a wind mill. If I am going to get back 2,000 dollars already will I get 4,000 dollars if I get this windmill I have been thinking about? I know that a tax credit is different than a tax deduction. I know that if I owned 6,000 that I would only owe 2,000 if I got a qualifying windmill.... I just wonder if I actually get more cash if I spend the money to get a windmill. I found a company that sells the smaller 2.7 kw windmills and I would be willing to buy one if I got the cash from the tax credit. Let me know if you have the answer.. thankssorry for the spelling... more

Resolved Question: If McCain cares about the environment, why does he oppose renewable energy?

McCain consistently has voted consistently against government support of solar, wind, geothermal, bioenergy, ocean and any other clean energy, with the exception of being strongly for nuclear power. McCain believes that clean energy like solar and wind are ineffective against climate change. McCain has many times expressed his sincere belief that only nuclear power can reduce greenhouse gases. McCain refuses to support any carbon cap and trade legislation unless it contains massive nuclear subsidies - more than any other senators are willing to support. On environmental legislation, McCain voted with James 'Oil Man Global Warming is a Hoax' Inhofe 42 out of 44 times, and with Barbara Boxer (most environmentally conscious senator) 1 out of 50 times. http://www.matternetwork.com/2008/9/mccains-50-votes-against-clean.cfm McCain has also missed 8 straight votes on extending the renewable energy tax credit, and would have voted against it had he attended. http://climateprogress.org/2008/09/20/the-greenwasher-from-arizona-has-a-record-as-dirty-as-the-denier-from-oklahoma/ How can we believe that McCain is concerned about the environment as he claims: "I have a long record of that support of alternate energy. I come from a state where we have sunshine 360 days a year…. I’ve always been for all of those and I have not missed any crucial vote." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwFIbxY8wtw When his voting record is exactly the opposite of his claims? Do you buy into McCain's claim that he cares about the environment? Why or why not? more

Resolved Question: John MC Cain filibustered wind energy in 2007, how can he now say he will support it?

2007: McCain Opposed Legislation Extending The Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit; Recent Study Concluded More than 116,000 Jobs Could be Lost If the Tax Credit is Not Extended. John McCain supported the filibuster of the 2007 energy bill that included an extension of the production tax credit to 2011. While McCain missed the vote to on the bill, according to his staff he did, in fact, support the continuing the filibuster, which eventually killed the bill. In its place, Congress passed another version of the legislation that did not include an extension of the tax credit. A 2008 economic study by Navigant Consulting found that "over 116,000 U.S. jobs and nearly $19 billion in U.S. investment could be lost in just one year if renewable energy tax credits are not renewed by Congress… The study concluded that over 76,000 jobs are put at risk in the wind industry, and approximately 40,000 jobs in the solar industry." [HR 6, Vote 425, 12/13/07; Forbes, 12/13/07; U.S. News & World Report, 12/14/07; American Wind Energy Association and the Solar Energy Industries Association press release, 2/4/08] Are any as concerned as I am over this seeming contradiction? Why are you -- Why not? more

Resolved Question: Republicans, why is that every question about Mccain's plans is answered with "well obama..."?

Where does Mccain plan on taking this country! How will a 5,000 tax credit pay for $12,000 insurance bill? How will drilling for 3% oil make up for 25% consumption? How will we get alternative energy from mccain since he is against tax credits for wind and solar? Stop saying that he was a POW so he deserves our vote because he doesn't. He deserves a medal and the veterans benefits that he voted against, that is all.Obama has a detailed blueprint of his plans on his website. Mccain doesn't.Obama didn't say oil, he said middle eastern oil. JFK called for us to go to the moon in 10 years and we did it.Obama didn't say oil, he said middle eastern oil. JFK called for us to go to the moon in 10 years and we did it. more

Resolved Question: Why aren't there any wind farms or tidal plants in New England?

Over the past 8 years, I've constantly been hearing people from New England (in particular Massachusetts) badmouthing my state and how we run things here. I'm from Texas. They base the way we think here based on George W. Bush. May I remind everyone that the Bushes are from Kinnebunkport, Maine, originally? GW Bush also went to Yale an Ivy League school. So he must be pretty smart then. I could get on my soap box about LBJ being the only actual born-and-bred Texan as President. I could also rant about Barbara Jordan, too. I'm a senior at Texas State University where they both went to school. I'm a geography major doing research on alternative energy. FYI, our geography department here has been rated one of the top five in the entire country. Only one of the Ivy League schools' programs ranked up there with us. I forget which one it was, but I know it wasn't Harvard. I believe it was Brown. Anyway, I'm going to be nice and subtle about this one. I don't want to alienate anyone. For the record, we as Texans are far more progressive than people give us credit for. After all my state is the number one leader in wind energy. We passed California two years ago in wind energy production. Also, T. Boone Pickens is from Texas, too. For those of you who go to Harvard and MIT, you ought to know who T. Boone Pickens is. You also should be able to answer this question I'm posting. With your Ivy League educations, let's see you give me a plausible answer to this one. I'm intrigued. Why are Bay Staters so adamant about not putting wind turbines out on Cape Cod? Can you imagine how much energy that could produce and how much that would help the environment? Why don't they have tidal plants there? The tides there would be perfect. New York City is building a tidal plant in the East River, but why aren't there any around Boston. I know for a fact that there aren't because there are only three places in the entire planet that have tidal plants and only two more places where they're actually being built. Boston is not one of them. Why hasn't Ted Kennedy opened this can of worms? Why haven't any of the locals in that neck of the woods come off the fence on this one? I would think that states as liberal as Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut claim to be that they would be willing to cooperate with us. Why not let all your actions do talking?Just so you know, I'm not a fan of GW Bush either. That man is a disgrace to this country. more

Resolved Question: Why should voters put up with even 2 more years of this nonsense?

Wind, solar energy built on temporary tax breaks WASHINGTON - Congress is putting the short-term future of renewable energy companies in jeopardy even as the presidential candidates and most lawmakers hail windmills, solar panels and biofuels as long-term solutions to high gasoline prices and global warming. Some $500 million in investment and production tax credits will expire Dec. 31 unless Congress renews them. Without that help, solar and wind power companies say they will reverse planned expansions and, in many cases, cut payrolls and capital investment. Schott Solar has visions of quadrupling its operation in Albuquerque, N.M., to reach 1,500 jobs and $500 million in investment. But the investment tax credit, company spokesman Brian Lynch said, is what makes solar power cost-competitive. Without it, expansion plans must be reconsidered And Nancy Pelosi and Harold Ried think calling back congress to vote on a bipartisan energy bill that both good Democrats and Republicans have worked on is not important. Party politics as usual and to he** with the voters more

Resolved Question: Why would alternative energy companies need tax credits if their technology was superior?

Re: this Yahoo article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080831/ap_on_go_co/disappearing_tax_breaks It always amazes me that companies which have been developing alternative energy technologies for OVER 25 YEARS, with tax credits and other government subsidies to make them a low-cost technologically superior reality, continue to demand special breaks and considerations even though they STILL have not proven to deliver on their promise. If I had created the ultimate alternative energy, lets say, a Mr. Fusion thing like in the fictional "Back to Future" series, which takes garbage or any other material, and it produces a waste by-product of water, and it only cost $1000 to manufacturer with a retail price well under a few thousand, there would be no need to get government subsidies because myself and my investors would be gazillionaires within 2 years! The issue is, and remains, that every single alternative energy idea that we've been pursuing for the past 25 YEARS, including wind, solar, and ethanol, have not caught on because they are PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE. And the excuse is always, "Yeah, but we need more money to make it cheaper." Nonsense. If, after 25 YEARS, you still haven't figured out a way to improve the technology, IT'S A DEAD END. This is because the alternative energy debate is fundamentally flawed. Every single alternative was missing, from the very beginning, the very essential element to make it practical and successful. "Can we find an alternative energy resource that is less polluting, more abundant, and SIGNIFICANTLY AND SUBSTANTIALLY CHEAPER than existing resources?" Consider PC technology. It was IMMEDIATELY substantially cheaper than its mainframe alternatives. This is why it took off as a computing power alternative. No government tax credits were needed. No subsidizing was required. Competitors popped up left and right to invest heavilly in making it better and better. And in the same period of time that we have been pursuing these alternative energies, PC technology has evolved enormously. And if we were still using computers with 256Kb of memory and floppy disks and dot matrix printers, and it turns out they were more expensive than mainframe computers, do you think ANYONE would be saying, "All IBM, Apple, Dell, HP, Intel and AMD need is more money from the government." ABSOLUTELY NOT. Innovation is wonderful. But it has to be practical. Any alternative energy source MUST be a substantially CHEAPER alternative FIRST and FOREMOST. Otherwise, we can throw trillions into the technology and it will never be accepted. Private funding has already grown weary of the failures of these alternative energies to deliver on their promises. Meanwhile, there are newer alternative energy ideas such as Fusion and Hydrogen that show great promise... but they are now in their infancy of development. In the meantime, we should take advantage of the cheaper resources we ALREADY have, and use those as a cost/value challenge for viable alternative energies. Or should we continue to pursue and fund alternatives that no one will want to pay for? more

Resolved Question: What would you do in Pickens' shoes?

T. Boone Pickens is in a bit of a pickle. He's a staunch Republican and makes a lot of campaign contributions to conservative politicians. He even gave the maximum contribution to James Inhofe! Yet congressional Republicans are the ones blocking the renewable energy tax credits which projects like Pickens' wind plan need to succeed. Joseph Romm suggests that Pickens should give campaign donations to the Democrats who support renewable energy projects. http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/28/pickens-in-a-pickle-he-embraces-progressive-policies-but-not-progressive-politicians/#more-3657 If you were in Pickens' shoes (and remember, that means you're a staunch Republican), what would you do? more

Resolved Question: Do you think that the house would had stayed in session for an energy bill. If the republicans had not ?

already taken a tax credit away from people that were going to use solar or wind. Instead the republicans were only interested in giving more money to the oil company"s. I would have gone on vacation too! more

Resolved Question: What kind of poisoning is going through washington? Is there lead in their water?

They are not hearing our cries for relief from the burgeoning cost of energy, and we are paying those that would destroy us the bulk. Algore has his own thing going with carbon credits, now we got an oil-man pushing for wind and solar(must be trying to recover his investments) What's on their table? why bail-outs of course! Presidential hopeful's will save us? Obama can't even speak without a tele-prompter,all that can be heard is a-ah-a- stutter stutter aah-aYo! troll. go back under the draw bridge Stumped huh? more

Resolved Question: How much carbon credit is available on hydro power projects,wind energy,plantation plants?

any other benefits available for these projects more

Resolved Question: why did republicans vote against tax credits for companies who produce solar and wind energies...?

but kept the ones for oil companies? The Renewable Energy and Jobs Creation Act, titled H.R. 6049Samm I just provided the act number, you can check it out more

Resolved Question: Would anyone be interested in working on a proposal with me?

My name is Stephen and I am President of Future Futurity, Inc. I am in the process of an ambitious project that is very difficult to accomplish without the help and input of others. I am writing a proposal to achieve energy independence by 2020 using solar and wind power as a main way to achieve it. I have found a creative way to pay for the project and am putting a great deal of effort into it. But it's very hard working on it by myself. I'm looking for four other men and women to work with me on this project who will receive proper credit for working with me. Aside from that, I would like to meet others of like mind to create friendships with. Just view my profile for my IM and e-mail address as well as my MySpace page and brand new group. more

Resolved Question: Does this make you made Republicans!?

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/06/11/MNI6116RIU.DTL&type=printable Senate Democrats pushed a vote Tuesday on a bill to impose a windfall profits tax of 25 percent on the major oil companies, the proceeds going to subsidize new renewable energy. The bill's sponsors said it is obscene that Exxon Mobil Corp. and other oil companies are making the largest profits in history while consumers are suffering. But Republicans countered that imposing a punitive tax would only discourage oil companies from new oil exploration. The measure failed on a 51-43 vote, falling nine votes short of the 60 needed to break a potential filibuster. Republicans also blocked debate on a measure to extend tax credits for wind, solar and other renewable energy sources. The bill failed on a 50-44 vote; GOP senators opposed the bill because it would have raised taxes on hedge-fund managers to pay for the tax credits. Does this not just scream oil for the oil gods to you!!!Republican plan Arctic drilling: Open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to oil drilling. Coastal drilling: Allow states to approve drilling for oil and natural gas off their coasts. Encourage refineries: Offer incentives to oil companies to build new refineries. More tax breaks: Create new tax breaks to speed the development of coal-to-liquid fuels. Nothing about trying to find ways to remove ourselves from oil at all!!! Its all about the oil baby!!! These are the reason I am an independent voter!!! As you can see these people in office have sold off their souls a long time ago and should be removed!!!Error in question, not made its MAD!!!!fouro33 Sorry, I am not going to buy into the whole supply and demand crap they are spiting out at us. Its one thing to make a buck and its another thing to make a buck off the backs of your fellow man!! Should a group of people be allowed to control all aspects of a company. I think that falls under the laws of monopoly of which is against the law if I am not correct! Have you ever see the movie a Beautiful Mind. I dont think anybody in American minds profit!! Then again people in American do mind when they are being ran blantly over by the government and these companies.Robert J If they are just pandering for vote then why dont they pony up and show it down their throats. As far as the companies goes they are getting any and everything they want from the government. I dont forsee them leaving any time soon even if things did change. Could you commit on the other information please as well?Brotherj Maybe somebody should pony up the government and to the big oil companies. Maybe somebody should put their money where there mouth is. Why not pony up to them because you willing to settle for what they give you then change to make things better. If this is the case they when everything keeps going to hell, you can say to the man on top can I please have a scrap of that bread and part of the meat because I am unable to buy gas to get to my job. Sounds like you sold yourself short sir!Derail Sometimes changes comes at a cost, American Revolution! We need to better our way of life and staying with the oil GODS is not one of them. We can either fall behind in the world or move forward to stay on top. I for one wound like to say that this country is still first place in 10 years.Vote_usa Point well made their sir and I do enjoy the fact that you understand how most think these two parties work on different side! In fact they work together for the better of themselves. You point shows that we need more parties in office! more

Resolved Question: Are Republicans in Congress more concerned with Hedge Fund Profits than developing alternatives to Oil?

Republicans also blocked debate on a measure to extend tax credits for wind, solar and other renewable energy sources. The bill failed on a 50-44 vote; GOP senators opposed the bill because it would have raised taxes on hedge-fund managers to pay for the tax credits. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/06/11/MNI6116RIU.DTL more

Resolved Question: Why are republicans selling the American people to Big Oil? Real Energy independence or Big money for them?

Republicans blocked a proposal Thursday to tax the oil industry an additional $29 billion, while the Senate moved closer to an agreement on raising automobile fuel economy for the first time in nearly 20 years. The tax package was aimed at channeling billions of dollars to subsidize windmills, hybrid cars and other alternative energy resources. But many Republicans said it was too harsh on the oil industry and could lead to less production and higher gasoline prices. The struggle over the tax provision signaled that Democrats may have a hard time pushing through the broader energy bill, which tilts heavily toward promoting energy conservation and renewable fuels and away from support for traditional fossil fuels. As the debate over taxes reflected the Senate's division, senators were said to be close to completing work on a compromise on automobile fuel economy that would garner enough votes to overcome strong auto industry opposition. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., chastised Republicans for caving into pressure from oil companies in blocking the tax provisions, but said he planned to press forward with the overall energy legislation, hoping to finish late Friday. "We have (auto fuel economy) standards in this bill. This is a good bill. There's a lot of good stuff in this bill," said Reid. He said work was under way on a compromise aimed at gaining wider support. "I can live with either one of them," Reid told reporters. The talks were believed to be close to an agreement that would require automakers to increase the fuel efficiency of new vehicles to 35 miles per gallon by 2020, but abandon a provision that would have required 4 percent annual efficiency improvements after that. The automakers had complained vigorously about the 4 percent increase, saying they would be required to meet 52 mpg for cars and SUVs by 2030, a mandate they said they couldn't meet. A group of senators, including Michigan Democrats Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, have pressed for consideration of an even less stringent proposal that would let SUVs and small trucks achieve just 30 mpg and postpone the mandate to 2025. On taxes, Democrats came three votes shy, 57-36, of the 60 votes needed to overcome a threatened GOP filibuster and add the massive tax package to the energy bill. It called for $32 billion in tax breaks for renewable and clean energy programs and energy conservation, all but about $3 billion paid for by oil taxes. Republican senators contended that the nearly $29 billion in additional taxes over 10 years on major oil companies would have led to reduced production and higher gasoline prices, an argument Democrats rejected, noting the largest oil companies earned $111 billion last year. Reid said the industry stood to make $1 trillion in profits over the 10 years when the $29 billion in new oil taxes would have been collected. He expressed doubt the measure could be revived and put onto the Senate bill, but left open getting it added later, probably when Senate and House versions will be consolidated. "It's not over," said Reid. A $16 billion tax package — largely mirroring the priorities in the Senate legislation but smaller — advanced from the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday, to be added to a House energy bill later this summer. The massive tax measure marked a sharp turn from longtime congressional support of the oil industry to promoting alternative energy development and moving toward energy sources that would help deal with the growing concerns over global warming. But Republicans said it tilted too far in favor of renewables and conservation at the expense of the oil companies. "When you put a tax on a business it gets passed on to consumers," argued Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz. "Instead of reducing gasoline prices, this bill is going to add to the cost of gasoline." Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., whose Finance Committee crafted the tax package, said the incentives for renewable and alternative fuels would "help wean ourselves away from OPEC ... from these very high gas prices." The tax changes would have channeled $11 billion over 10 years into development of renewable fuels such as ethanol, biodiesel and power from wind turbines. It provides an additional $18 billion in other tax breaks — from tax credits to clean and renewable energy bonds — to support improvements in energy efficiency, clean coal technology, development of gas-electric hybrid cars that could be plugged into the national power grid and other alternative energy programs. It would have rescinded a tax break given to oil companies in 2004 that was primarily aimed at helping domestic manufacturing; increased taxes paid under an oil spill liability law; and eliminated existing tax credits involving foreign oil production. Another measure also would have imposed a new excise tax on oil produced from the Gulf of Mexico to recoup $10.7 billion in royalties the government has been unable to retrieve because of flawed oil leasing contracts issued in 1998-99 more

Resolved Question: I figured it out- i need a lawyer?

I figured it out- I need a lawyer Hello, my name is suleiman solomon sami azar, I am the messiah of the 21st century- the chosen one- the christ. That sure was an opening statement:) well, i have now endured 13 months on this internet device trying to tell a world that babels about energy crisis and greenhouse gases and I fundamentally believe I have solved it by my ideology and primitive one million volt tesla coil experiment upon heavy water. I made a video and offered all my words for free for anyone to just read and repeat. To date I do not see many who are attempting- however, many might do so without any correspondence- they just take it and move on I guess. Nevertheless, I never asked for money for myself to finish it, a spiritual nature to this- I ALWAYS wanted someone to step up to the plate and just help. maybe some one who blows a hundred grand in Vegas one night might say- hey- here is a chance to end the energy crisis- lets try. Thats is just an example of what I hoped would have happened- but my true intentions were an entity such as a nuclear power plant would just do it- prove me right- i get some credit for being a good human being seeking answers for mankind- well, not even a single company nor anything did anything:) how do you like my grammar- after 13 months- my care to represent myself in fancy rooster fashion or eloquent words have faded as I purposely portray myself as somewhat simple- WHY- humanity must listen to those with solutions in life- not met with arrogance- along this journey I have also introduced myself openly as a messenger of god- THEE MESSIAH himself. If you had any faith in me with science, surely with that statement, it scared you off;) I understand. However, I believe it- and all around obviously do not and much more than that you insult me. Thus, this is a very hard state of mind to be in. I have believed i was the messenger for 10 years. I have record upon the net. I just made 99 minute video palm sunday or passover this past april 20 2008 declaring myself THE CHOSEN ONE. I have evidence of my life that establishes I have this belief for some time. Thus- I am either the messiah- or I am not. No question all who read these words at this juncture in time would conclude the latter- I dont blame you- and I understand. However, the fact for me is this. I believe i have solved the energy crisis- and my life is an example of many before us all-or even some today, that believe there is something happening to all mankind and told something to relay to our fellowman along with the discoverer of this energy idea- AN AGE of UNITY BEGINS. I live with this “condition” as I have lived like a lamb of god in my heart since a child and raised in this large ape body:) like an m1 Abram tank with an ability to go everywhere- AND I DID. There is no evil. MAN is good. the children are good- the bad/evil that comes is abused and neglected children- some children may be hurt once severely and lash out all their lives- some do what they do because of sickness in the body/mind- everything has a reason- with the light of god we shall master the elements of this earth in harmony with all the creatures and secure the comforts and sustenance ALL children of the earth desire for growth-love-peace-LIFE- life on earth must become heaven for our children- only in mans unity shall this occur- only under the light of love of god shall all the children of the earth live to the standards of heaven- an advanced entity of this universe- we are children to it. I can go on and on with this kind of belief- it is in my soul- yet- if I am wrong -prove my energy device is wrong-but this is how I see it. In conclusion- Since none has stepped up to the plate in society and just built my device-and no one ever offered to HELP build it. I will get the money by suing YOU to complete this so called mission from god. I will begin with HOLLYWOOD. for if society believes me to be delusional- then I am disabled- and honestly- I have not returned to my electrical business in 16 months now and only survive in the sanctuary of my families home for past 13 years to continue this “so called mission from god”. But I find it absolutely hard to walk away from a conviction of belief implant in me by god/society- Hollywood makes movies about the messiah- the coming of the messiah- etc etc etc etc and I see John hagee and Christians screaming for the messiah- BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY- they say another big war first before he comes- NO- I HAVE COME NOW- WARS COME TO AN END- I see a world screaming for one- I believe Hollywood movies have done it to me. Thus, I will sue MGM studies for all the spiritual movies they have made. I have the us government and several others in mind- But i believe MGM will suffice- they have caused this “disability” of mine in which you add to with your insults and behavior towards me as I state my position( I speak to the wind-anyone who hears/sees these words). WITH THIS MONEY I shall have a non profit entity formed without my name or any ties to it except by spirit- and its function will be this; Complete my ideology for safe clean abundant energy for mother earth. Let the first two commercial units of energy supply the needs for the southwest of the usa especially for California and Hollywood itself for their fancy electric cars and golf carts- and the other for the energy to fuel the energy needs of both israel and palestine and all the children of arab and jew in the middle east- That is all I wish- THUS, I NEED A LAWYER- ANYONE OUT THERE. let this letter serve as a time stamp in my actions to sue MGM Sincerely Solomon Sami Azar- The MESSIAH- I have come;) more

Resolved Question: Does America have the energy to be serious about global climate change?

Do we have the energy to do big things in a sustained, focused and intelligent way? Some say we are in the midst of a national political brownout, given that Hillary Clinton sides with John McCain on a gas holiday proposal to push for suspension of the federal excise tax on gasoline, 18.4 cents a gallon, for this summer's travel season. Also, it seems, Congress has been bickering over whether and how to renew the investment tax credit to stimulate investment in solar energy and the production tax credit to encourage investment in wind energy. I love the name of the article. http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_read.asp?id=1011164302008Evans_Michael_ya, for heaven's sake, go back and finish the danged article! We're trying to have a discussion here!! more