Earth Equity News

McCain Touts 'Clean' Coal and Nuclear Power. By Perry Bacon, Jr., WashPost, June 18, 2008."Sen. John McCain touted strongly the use of so-called clean coal technology and low-cost electricity, with zero carbon emissions and long-term price stability -- that's the working definition of nuclear energy,' McCain said at... Missouri State University. He proposed the creation of 45 new nuclear reactors by 2030, a huge increase since there are only 104 reactors in the country today... Sen. Barack Obama, has been more cautious on the value of nuclear power than McCain, expressing concern about its safety and how to handle its waste. 'It is unlikely that we can meet our aggressive climate goals if we eliminate nuclear power from the table,' reads a statement... on Obama's website. 'However, there is no future for expanded nuclear without first addressing four key issues: public right-to-know, security of nuclear fuel and waste, waste storage, and proliferation.' Both Obama and McCain are touting their proposals... But differences have emerged this week... Obama aides are sharply attacking McCain for his embrace of off-shore drilling, which he had previously opposed, while McCain today again touted his proposal to suspend the federal gas tax, which Obama has ridiculed."