Whereas the climate system is nearing tipping points with likely devastating consequences for much of creation; whereas the responsibility of the United States for excess CO2 in the air exceeds that of any other nation by more than a factor of three; whereas the rest of the world cannot be expected to take needed actions until the United States exercises responsibility and leadership; whereas, some lawmakers and executives in the United States appear to be unduly swayed by special interests; it therefore becomes important for citizens to be keenly aware of the position regarding global warming of all candidates for election.  - Dr. James E. Hansen

Declaration of Stewardship for the Earth and all Creation

1. Moratorium on Dirty Coal

I will support a moratorium on coal-fired power plants that do not capture and sequester CO2.

2. Price on Carbon Emissions

I will support a fair, gradually rising, price on carbon emissions, reflecting costs to the environment. Mechanisms to adjust price should be apolitical and economically sound.

3. Energy Efficiency & Conservation Incentives

I will support measures to improve energy efficiency, e.g., rewarding utilities and others based on energy and carbon efficiencies, rather than on the amount of energy sold.

Dr. James E. Hansen

source: http://www.columbia.edu/%7Ejeh1/mailings/20070802_Stewardship.pdf