I side the most with Gary Johnson on environmental issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
You side on environmental issues with...
Global Warming
More Important to me
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
You and Johnson: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels
Oil Drilling
Most Important to me
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
You: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy
Johnson's similar answer: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
Obama's similar answer: Yes, we should expand oil drilling so we are less dependent on foreign oil
National Parks
More Important to me
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
You and Stein: Yes
Obama's similar answer: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land
Alternative Engery
Somewhat Important to me
Should the federal government continue to give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
You and Anderson: Yes
Obama's similar answer: Yes, the wind power industry is an important alternative to coal and natural gas
Stein's similar answer: Yes, the future of our economy relies on the creation of jobs in sustainable energy
You do not side on environmental issues with...
Global Warming
More Important to me
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Goode: No, it does not exist
Romney: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control
Obama, Stein and Anderson: Yes, we should devote government resources to preventing it
Oil Drilling
Most Important to me
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Stein and Anderson: No
Goode: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
Romney: Yes, we should expand oil drilling so we are less dependent on foreign oil
National Parks
More Important to me
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Romney: No
Johnson: Let each state determine which areas to protect
Goode: No, there is no reason for the government to own so much land
Alternative Engery
Somewhat Important to me
Should the federal government continue to give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Johnson: No, the government should leave the energy sector alone and end support for failed technologies
Romney and Goode: No, traditional energy sources including oil, coal and nuclear power will be reliable energy sources for many years to come
