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McCain Proposes $300 Million Prize to Developer of “Super Battery”

Max Lindberg — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:25:58 +0000

On his campaign swing through the west, Sen. John McCain proposes awarding $300 million to the first developer of a battery technology that exceeds all known technology today. The package would have to be superior to any technology known today, to power plug-in hybrids or electric cars.

McCain is also focusing on alternative fuels, suggesting a $5,000 tax credit for every person who buys a zero-emission vehicle. He says that should level “the playing field for all alcohol fuels that break the monopoly of gasoline”.

Does Sen. John McCain Approve of Proposed Uranium Mines Near the Grand Canyon?

Max Lindberg — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:13:44 +0000

An Open Letter to Senator John McCain, Presumptive Republican Presidential Candidate

This hit me the other day; how does the Republican Presidential Candidate-in-Waiting view the possible mining of uranium just 3 miles from the Grand Canyon?

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) knows the canyon well, he’s reportedly hiked it a number of times, knows where the only uranium mine that operated there is located, yet has said nothing about the 1000 or more permits being sought to explore for uranium near the park. I’ve searched his Senate website, news reports on the issue and his name is nowhere to be seen. Why is that?

McCain Wants 45 New Nuclear Reactors and Clean Coal

Max Lindberg — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:51:55 +0000

For a lot of years, I’ve respected and admired Arizona Senator John McCain, and even though he is a Republican, he seemed to be more moderate than his right-wing compatriots.

That changed today when I read that he has proposed construction of 45 new nuclear reactors by 2030. Adding insult to injury, he told a Missouri State University audience that he’d pledge $2 billion a year in federal funds to make clean coal a reality. All in the name of reducing dependence on foreign oil and fostering a cleaner environment.