Independent Energy Policy
A dependence on foreign sources of oil will only continue to mandate outcomes destructive to our future in many ways – wars, pollution, increased taxes, etc. We need to reduce excessive government regulation and provide incentives to encourage additional research and the use of renewable sources of energy such as wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, tidal, and biomass. Nuclear power could be considered when waste disposal and other safety issues are resolved. While we are moving towards clean energy, lifting the moratorium on exploration of oil in the US should also be considered in an environmental safe way with limitations on views.Our economic system can be used to provide incentives. Pollution causing industries that use oil and coal create costs to our society, called externalities, such as pollution, health issues, and foreign wars. If these costs were included in the price charged for their products, renewable sources of clean energy would become more economically viable. A "cap and trade" auction framework could be set up where emission permits are auctioned. Funds would transfer from pollution causing industries to clean energy industries and would speed the transition to renewable energy use and conservation. Allowing the marketplace to work is far more effective than government mandates or sending our troops off to war.
Reducing our dependence on oil with an independent clean energy policy combined with a rational foreign policy will go a long way to solving terrorist treats to our citizens. A vital green energy enterprise in American will help clean our environment, create jobs, and shrink our trade deficit by providing export opportunities.
Clean Environment
In addition to encouraging clean energy as described above, we need constant attention to the quality of the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat as well as address any potential problems of global warming. As we develop our country and cities, we also need to keep open areas from national parks to places easily accessed near where we live.We also need to make polluters pay for their crimes. When corporations and government agencies act irresponsibly, by dumping poisons on others’ property or by risking people’s health, they should face strict civil liability.
Improve Our Country's Infrastructure
Wayne Dunlap will make it the highest priority to have all Federal firefighting resources in San Diego coordinated with State and Local to get to the fire as soon as possible day 1.
We also need to insure that southern California has a reliable source of water. Additional water storage capabilities need to be expanded. Also, any excessive federal regulations that imped obtaining water should be eliminated.
In addition, our country has huge needs to build and repair infrastructure including mass transportation, communications, energy, schools, roads, sewers, water, airports, etc. If we let our infrastructure age without required repair and we lag behind in keeping up with modern needs, we will find it increasingly difficult to maintain our economic success and our life style.
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