U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D - OR)

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    Why aren't any candidates or elected officials for that matter exploring the possibilities of geothermal heat exchange given the crisis of energy we now face?

    Asked by: Jeff Elder from Alexandria, VA. Received 19 Votes.
    Categories: Energy · Environment · Foreign Policy.
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    Listen to: U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)

    Geothermal will play a greater role. The question is how much and how soon? We are dramatically shifting investment over the next three years into renewable energy supplies for the future and geothermal is nearly inexhaustible. And is one where there are more applications than people think and it needs to be a part of a diverse portfolio.”

    Reporter: “Is funding an issue?”

    Answered on Apr 14th, 2008 More

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    Do you think that US government support for corn-based ethanol will adversely affect the poor in developing countries through rising food prices and, if so, what will you do to avoid that outcome?

    Asked by: Heather Franzese from Portland, OR. Received 24 Votes.
    Categories: Agriculture · Energy · Globalization.
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    Listen to: U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)

    Well, corn based ethanol is not our energy future. It’s already having an effect in this country and around the world. In terms of distorting price signals and supply chains. We need to have a requirement that biofuels are sustainable, positive for the economy and not mere substitutions and corn based as I say, is one that doesn’t meet those tests. We’re working to try to reform the farm bill to provide appropriate tax incentives for sustainable renewable energy and research for the biofuels that make sense.”

    Answered on Jan 29th, 2008 More

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