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I will: strengthen automotive fuel efficiency standards; accelerate the use of hybrid vehicles through targeted tax incentives; impose a cap on carbon emissions from power plants; promote the use of renewable energy like solar and wind; use incentives to increase the energy efficiency of our power plants, our business equipment, and our home appliances; upgrade our outdated electric grid; and help plan for smart growth rather than suburban sprawl.
Source: Campaign website, Clark04.com Nov 20, 2003
Will enforce Clean Air Act, and no net loss of wetlands
I will: enforce the Clean Air Act so that big factories undertaking expansion projects modernize their pollution controls; impose tough limits on emissions of mercury from smokestacks; advance environmental justice; support steps to control smog; restore budgets for sewage plants and storm water controls; and protect our wetlands by enforcing a “no net loss” policy.
Source: Campaign website, Clark04.com Nov 20, 2003
* I will:support reinstatement of the Superfund tax on companies that generate the most toxic wastes
* support strong community right-to-know rules concerning the presence of toxic chemicals
* reject proposed exemptions for the Department of Defense from toxic waste liability
* and promote quick and efficient cleanups.
Source: Campaign website, Clark04.com Nov 20, 2003
