John McCain on Environment

Climate Change

McCain has stood out from his fellow GOP candidates by taking on climate change. He has spoken often on the issue arguing it is time to take action on the issue. out on the issue

McCain and Senator Joe Lieberman carried the McCain-Lieberman Climate Stewardship Act of 2003. In January of 2007, he again teamed with Lieberman and other co-sponsors for The Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007.

ANWR

McCain has also stated opposition to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and his voting record generally reflects this. McCain has also sided with the Bush Administration at times, including a vote in favor of confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior, a vote in favor of preserving the budget for ANWR oil drilling, and a vote in favor of reducing funding of renewable and solar energy.

Carbon Fuel Standards

McCain joined Gov. Schwarzenegger in a call for a nationwide roll-out of California's new low carbon fuel standard.

Nuclear Energy

McCain supports the increased use of nuclear energy in the US to become more energy independent.

Official campaign video of McCain on the environment: