Put this button on your website
Canadian Federal Election 2008
Barack Obama
Democratic Party
Desmog Rating
8/10
Obama's plan to tackle energy and climate issues is by far the most aggressive, comprehensive and detailed, especially when compared to what is being proposed by John McCain.
Scorecard
Present in platform
Not present in platform
Overall Rating
Clear, long-term goals for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
International Cooperation
Higher Fuel Economy Standards and Investment in Next-Generation vehicles (i.e. Hybrid and Electric)
Investment in Green Infrastructure (i.e. more efficient and available public transit)
Carbon Tax
Investment in Green Jobs and the Development of a Renewable Energy Technology sector
Cap and Trade System
Energy Efficiency Plan
Investment in Adaptation to the Effects of Climate Change
Approved by the financial agent of the DeSmogBlog Society of BC
Present in platform
Not present in platform
