FORBES [to Keyes]: Would you support opening up ANWR in Alaska for exploration to find out what oil we have there and to get that oil out so we’re a little less dependent on sources, unstable sources overseas?
KEYES: Yes, I would. We’re going to have
to try to take advantage of our energy reserves. We want to do it in a way that’s responsible-respecting ecological requirements and at the same time exploiting God’s precious resources for the good of our people. It’s also important because if we can
reduce our dependence on foreign oil, it buys us time in order to make use of our ingenuity to develop alternative energy resources. So I would support that and I think that it’s a good way to go, provided we do it in a way that is responsible and that
harnesses our scientific know-how to make sure we respect environmental requirements.
FORBES: The environmental technology is there to do the job right and you’re right, we should do it right now.
Source: (x-ref from Forbes) GOP Debate in Johnston, Iowa
Jan 16, 2000
Against Kyoto Treaty; for market-based solutions
Keyes does not support the UN Kyoto Conference treaty regarding global climate change. On environmental policy in general, Keyes says, “The core of a wise environmental policy is encouragement of the natural tendencies of a morally responsible free
economy towards smarter, cleaner, and more efficient services and products.”
Source: Vote-Smart.org 2000 NPAT
Jan 13, 2000
CAFE standards kill - abolish them
CAFE kills 2,000 - 4,000 people a year by making larger, safer cars less affordable. It’s an assault on the family car and should be abolished.“
Source: Sustainable Energy Coalition backgrounder #3
Oct 4, 1999
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