International Herald Tribune highlights growing differences on climate change, biofuels among Republican US Presidential candidates

The International Herald Tribune analyzed differences between the energy policies of the US presidential candidates on the Republican side.

Senator John McCain of Arizona endorses capping gas emissions linked to warming and higher fuel economy standards. Rudolph Giuliani and Mitt Romney, emphasize clean coal and other alternative energy sources. All agree that nuclear power should be expanded. Both evangelical candidates, former Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas and Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas, are activists on climate change issues and Brownback has called for increased investment in biofuels.

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