Contact: Nick Berning, 202-222-0748 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friends of the Earth Action President Brent Blackwelder had the following statement in response to the announcement that Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will be the Republicans’ candidate for vice president: “Sarah Palin’s record is not extensive—just two years ago she was the mayor of a city of less Read more.
Contact: Nick Berning, 202-222-0748 Properly inflated tires improve fuel efficiency and are one piece of puzzle that can help Americans use less gas WASHINGTON, D.C. — John McCain agreed yesterday with Barack Obama’s suggestion that Americans should check their tire pressure as one way to use less gas, but McCain’s campaign continues to attack the Read more.
Contact: Nick Berning, 202-222-0748 Candidate claims to support ‘all of the above,’ but has consistently stood in the way of affordable clean energy MICHIGAN—Senator John McCain toured a nuclear power plant today in Michigan, and called for subsidies for nuclear power as part of a purported “all of the above” approach to energy. David Hirsch Read more.
Contact: Nick Berning, 202-222-0748 Candidate criticized for welcoming flawed proposal that includes offshore drilling as well as subsidies for dirty liquid coal and nuclear power; Obama should stick to his own plan—it’s a better solution WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Barack Obama signaled openness to offshore drilling this weekend and his campaign issued a statement “welcoming” Read more.