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The U.S. cannot meet all of its energy demands within 10 years through carbon-free sources.

Polar bears should not be listed under the Endangered Species Act.

The EPA does not effectively protect the environment. In some cases yes, but at what cost?

The U.S. government should provide incentives for manufacturers to build fuel-efficient cars.

Global warming can be stopped.

The government should not regulate greenhouse-gas emissions.

The U.S. should not have signed the Kyoto Treaty. Prior to signing the Senate had voted overwhelmingly (over 90 votes) to oppose the measure as it was negotiated. Clinton ignored the advise of the Senate, knowing full well he'd never get the consent.

The federal government should release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The federal government should privatize the entire reserve.

Congress should lift the ban on offshore oil drilling. Or let it expire at the end of September.

The carbon tax system would be more effective at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The carbon tax would be simpler, but I question the need for either. How about issuing more nuclear power licenses instead?

Global warming is not a problem that humans must take actions to address. To the extent global warming will be a problem at some point down the road, faster technological progress and economic growth now will do more to provide tools to deal with it effectively than taking a sledgehammer to today's economy. Plus, environmentali

Global warming is not a problem primarily caused by humans; there is no conclusive evidence that the Earth is warming unnaturally.

Expanded ethanol production will have a negative effect on the economy.

There is not a link between global warming and the rising intensity of natural disasters.

The U.S. should expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Drill here. Drill now. Pay Less.

The U.S. government should not increase the national gas mileage standard. The market should decide, but regulatory barriers including excessive emissions standards in rural areas should be removed.

The U.S. should allow drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Drill here. Drill now. Pay Less. ANWR, offshore, oil shale, new wells, new technology, conservation, alternative fuels that work are all part of the solution.

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

UNKNOWN: Do the benefits of recycling outweigh the costs?

UNKNOWN: What effect will climate change have on the economy?

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?

UNKNOWN: Should car alarms be banned?