AR15.com sides the most with Mitt Romney on environmental issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
They side on environmental issues with...
Global Warming
Least Important to me
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
AR15.com: There is not enough evidence to determine this
Romney's similar answer: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control
Oil Drilling
Somewhat Important to me
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
AR15.com: No, but we should maintain our current domestic oil wells
National Parks
Less Important to me
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
AR15.com: Yes, but allow more public access
Stein's similar answer: Yes
Alternative Energy
Less Important to me
Should the federal government continue to give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
AR15.com 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
They do not side on environmental issues with...
Global Warming
Least Important to me
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Goode: No, it does not exist
Obama, Stein and Anderson: Yes, we should devote government resources to preventing it
Johnson: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels
Oil Drilling
Somewhat Important to me
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Stein and Anderson: No
Johnson and Goode: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
Obama and Romney: Yes, we should expand oil drilling so we are less dependent on foreign oil
National Parks
Less 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
Obama: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land
Alternative Energy
Less 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
