To: ColtonGang who wrote (35483 ) 9/7/2000 4:27:21 PM From: Neocon Respond to of 769667 Other Environmental Positions: Federal Environmental Compliance: Direct active federal facilities to comply with all environmental protection laws and hold them accountable. It is time to end the double standard that has the federal government acting as enforcer of the nation’s environmental laws, while at the same time causing pollution that violates those laws. Global Climate Change: Support continued research into the causes and impact of global warming and the development of new technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Kyoto Protocol: Oppose the Kyoto Protocol because it is ineffective, inadequate and unfair to America. It exempts 80 percent of the world, including major population centers such as China and India, from compliance. Off Shore Drilling: Support the moratorium against new leases for oil and gas drilling off the coasts of California and Florida. Will work with California and Florida leaders and local affected communities to determine on a case-by-case basis whether or not drilling should go forward on existing leases. Pacific Northwest Dams: Oppose breaching dams in the Pacific Northwest. National Parks and Federal Lands: Alleviate the substantial repair and improvement backlog facing our national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands. Clean Air: Support the new Tier II standards that will require lower sulfur, cleaner-burning gasoline and cleaner cars. Urban Sprawl: Believe the challenges of land management decisions are best handled by local and state governments. The challenges of urban sprawl highlight the need to revitalize our inner cities, through improved public schools, cleaning up and redeveloping brownfields, reduced urban crime rates and creating a strong, healthy economic environment that supports job creation.georgewbush.com