In the Chicago Tribune today, Jim Tankersley and Christi Parsons report that each of our front running presidential candidates are promising a future free from dependence on foreign oil. According to this article many energy experts say this is more fantasy than reality. There are many who doubt our ability to become energy independent.

What is energy independence? What does it mean for America? An extreme view of Energy Independence involves complete global market isolation which erupts in negative results on many fronts. Another view involves a combined effort of pursuing domestic oil and alternative energy sources. Creating energy domestically on all fronts, essentially making us stronger participants in the global market.

The cost and effort necessary to become energy independent is much more than either Barak Obama or John McCain are laying out in their energy plans for America. In their article, Jim Tankersley and Christi Parsons, detail each candidates energy plan and candidly point out how each is flawed. As energy buzz words are thrown around by politicians and the media, Americans must stay informed. Defining what energy independence means to them and then not being swayed by the spin cycle.

I applaud you who are searching for truth, thinking and discussing the issues at hand. I applaud you who are making lifestyle changes to create a more sustainable future for your country. As we face uncertain times economically and our security seems weak, I believe the people of America can create change. Pursuing change in your everyday life, will make a difference. Don’t give up!

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Yucca Mountain, “Yes”; transport waste through my state?, “No”; what Grand Canyon?

It’s hard to tell if Senator McCain’s age is catching up with his memory, or if he’s just trying to ride a lot of fences when it comes to nuclear power.

The Sierra Club sent out a release today, pointing out the Senator’s love affair with nuclear power, revealed a YouTube clip of McCain saying he would not approve of shipping 77,000 tons of dangerous nuclear waste through his home state of Arizona, but felt it would be ok to move it through 44 other states.

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With this in mind, let’s examine his stand on drilling for uranium in the national parks surrounding the Grand Canyon.

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