How Will Obama or McCain Power the Nation?
Like other Americans, folks in rural areas are examining senators Barack Obama and John McCain in the light of fears about a faltering economy and with high gas prices a recent memory. Many worry that the U.S. has been delaying action on climate change, with possible dire effects on agriculture and forestry. And beyond the general concern about the carbon footprint of coal-fired electric plants, those of us in Appalachia face increasing destruction of our ... Full Story »
Posted by Chris Finnie
Sometimes it's difficult to remember that there is any issue other than our economy on which to base our choice but energy independence and what we are willing to sacrifice to achieve it are intimately linked to our economic recovery.