They realize they can't have it all. What they do have is a clear difference between the leading presidential candidates on the environment. He says he would turn a moratorium into a permanent ban on new oil drilling off the Florida and California coasts, and would block oil drilling in an Alaska Arctic refuge. Texas Gov. George W. Bush, the Republican candidate, allowed industry executives in his state to write voluntary rules for polluters to comply with clean air laws. He supports the drilling moratorium off the Florida and California coasts, but supports drilling in the Alaska Arctic refuge.
Voters also speak with differing minds about environmental issues.
Once it's gone, it's not going to be back again. There's not going to be a lot of fuel, fresh water or good air to breathe if we continue to treat our planet the way we do. She's an avid camper and dedicated recycler. Murray is a mechanical engineer for an international construction company. His job and training affect his outlook.