Schwarzenegger -- branded "very green for a Republican" by the
conservation groups -- became an overnight hero for many environmentalists
including myself.
Politicians are still hammering out differences over the proposed "Global
Warming Solutions Act". If passed, it is likely to play a role in November's
vote for governor and in national politics for years to come.
His opponent & the state EPA “believes "chances are very high" Democrats will
pass a bill the governor can sign by the end of session Aug. 31.”
For Schwarzenegger to win the race, he will need to be “wagged” by the
“green politics” tail.
While his opponent denied playing politics with the environment by putting
the incumbent on the spot before the election. Nunez said, "I think the 2008
presidential election will be won or lost on environmental degradation and new
thinking on the environment,"
"Given that he has staked a large part of his reelection plea on his
environmental record, I don't think he is in a position to veto this bill," said
Bill Magavern of the Sierra Club.
This IS not an environmentally “perfect bill”... it has issues with
deployment, feasibility, infrastructure, and sustainability. All of which
Schwarzenegger is addressing…
But if Schwarzenegger vetoes the "green politics" bill it will be used
against him in his reelection bid.
This “bill” and “bipartisan” should not drive the vote…
The Terminator has completed “ground breaking” environmental changes either
“party” has failed to do since the 1977 clean air act was enacted.
California is an environment-savvy state where being green wins votes. But it
is also the Driven by 30 years hypocrisy… California world's 12th largest
emitter of heat-trapping gases like carbon dioxide and it faces environmental
and health disasters with warmer temperatures and population projected to grow
from 35 million today to 55 million in 2050.
California can sure “talk” green, and I think if Schwarzenegger is given an
“honest” campaign he can “bring it”!
Terminator should not be forced to take a bipartisan knee based on “one” bill
when he clearly “stands tall” on the main issue.
Environmental law & programs can not continue to erode with every passing
election.
For 30 years bipartisanship has derailed the vast majority of long term
environmental actions. For the salvation of our nation and planet, we need to
bridge the lines of party to agree on long term “Environmental Stewardship”.
HAD “1977 Clean Air Act” standards been properly enforced over the last 30
years… none of this would be up for debate.
