To reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, the next president should set a cap on how much greenhouse gases can be in the environment and then use a trading regime to achieve reductions. By calling for this step with clear leadership and commitment, the president will signal to the market that it is time to start looking for carbon-free alternatives.
On Day One, the next President should announce that within ten years, all internal-combustion automobile production will cease. PERIOD. Ethanol and hydrogen cars are pipe dreams of the energy industry. The ONLY way to end our dependence on fossil fuels is to switch to electric cars NOW, and rebuild our national electric grid based on solar, wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric power. ALL subsidies to the energy industry should cease, as they've proven they're unwilling to do their part.
Continue to place proper emphasis on developing and finding alternate energy sources. We need to set better priorities and focus our efforts. We can achieve great things if we set clear goals and utilize the proper resources to attain those goals
