Most of the topics that McCain and Obama have discussed regarding their platforms on energy security and independence has remained unchanged since the beginning of this blog. The election is nearing and the only major change that has been heard from the candidates regarding their energy policies has been McCains recent mention about renewable, sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources, such as solar and wind power.
Until the fourth and last debate McCain had made no mention of solar and wind power. It has become quite apparent that McCain realizes these types of energy are those being discussed by Obama - who happens to be leading in the poles, and therefore McCain has suddenly decided to include them as a part of his energy platform. But, does the fact that McCain quite suddenly mentions solar and wind power as viable energy alternatives now makes him a more credible candidate?
I don't believe that McCain's recent adoption of renewable and sustainable forms of energy is genuine. I thik that the threat posed by Obama has forced McCain to adopt a policy that he feels will make him more electable to the American public. Obama has a history of being an environmentally friendly candidate. McCain, on the other hand, has a history of voting against environmental policy.
There have been numerous skeptics in regard to nuclear energy from many fronts - myself included. However, if nuclear power can be safe from threat of terrorism and maintain, if not improve environmental conditions, there is no reason that we cannot implement nuclear power as a means of sustaining our own energy needs, but also as a means to export surpluss energy to countries in need. If it is safe and secure, then it may be of economic benefit to the United States to utilize more nuclear energy in the future, but this is not to rule out safer alternative forms of energy. So, recognition should go to both candidates who support safe nuclear energy.
Fiona Bowie
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