Grist takes a look at all candidates from both parties and evaluates their stands on environmental issues, global warming and energy:
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It never ceases to amaze me how the green debate seems to revolve around "who's going to get government to fix the problem?" The U.S. Government is the biggest waster of energy, the biggest polluter, and the biggest propagator of stupid policies.
I like the thrust of a recent Zogby poll question best: What have _you_ done recently to live more green? Let's ask the corporate (!) party candidates that question, eh?