Thomas Friedman - Environment

<< Thomas Friedman

Topics

Opinions

There is a link between global warming and the rising intensity of natural disasters. "The snows are going to get thicker. The most violent hurricanes could become more numerous."

The government should regulate greenhouse-gas emissions. Gov't regulation can break our addiction to oil and prompt innovation

Global warming is a problem primarily caused by humans; higher average temperatures are partly or entirely the result of human actions. Our Kids are going to be very angry with us

The U.S. should not expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Sheer Madness

Climate change will have a negative effect on the economy. Higher water/energy bills, higher insurance, mortgage rates.

The federal government should not release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Releasing oil a "crazy scheme"

Congress should not lift the ban on offshore oil drilling. Now we have the new Bush energy plan: "Get more addicted to oil."

The carbon tax system would be more effective at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Friedman Prefers Tax Over Cap And Trade System

Global warming is a problem that humans must take actions to address. "Oil Companies Are The Bad Guys"

EVIDENCE: Should Congress raise the gas tax? Yes

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. allow oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)?

UNKNOWN: Should polar bears be listed under the Endangered Species Act?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. have signed the Kyoto Treaty?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. government increase the national gas mileage standard?

UNKNOWN: Can global warming be stopped?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. government provide incentives for manufacturers to build fuel-efficient cars?

UNKNOWN: Does the EPA effectively protect the environment?

UNKNOWN: Should states be allowed to adopt tougher fuel efficiency regulations than the federal standard?

UNKNOWN: What effect will expanded ethanol production have on the economy?

UNKNOWN: Do the benefits of recycling outweigh the costs?

UNKNOWN: Can the U.S. meet all of its energy demands within 10 years through carbon-free sources?

UNKNOWN: Should U.S permit commercial logging in national forests?

UNKNOWN: What overall impact will expanded ethanol production have on the environment?

UNKNOWN: Should plastic grocery bags be banned?

UNKNOWN: Prior to Katrina, did the local and federal authorities know the breaching of the levees was possible?

UNKNOWN: Should governments create mandatory recycling programs?

UNKNOWN: Is reducing meat consumption an effective way to combat global warming?

UNKNOWN: Has racism affected the government response to Katrina?

UNKNOWN: Was the government well-prepared to respond to Katrina?

UNKNOWN: Should landfills be privatized?

UNKNOWN: Should current air pollution laws be changed?

UNKNOWN: Should government regulate mercury levels in the environment?

UNKNOWN: Should Congress raise the gas tax?

UNKNOWN: What effect do air pollution laws have on the economy?

UNKNOWN: Should Al Gore win the Nobel Peace Prize?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. Bureau of Land Management euthanize wild horses to curb overpopulation?

UNKNOWN: Is buying a used conventional engine car more environmentally friendly than buying a new hybrid?

UNKNOWN: What political impact can we expect from the administration's planning and response?

UNKNOWN: Should the European Union tax imports from countries that have not ratified the Kyoto Protocol?

UNKNOWN: Has the deployment of National Guard members overseas affected the ability of the government to respond to Katrina?