GORE'S 'RECKLESS AND OFFENSIVE' PASSION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

摘要

Zealot: The energy policies advocated by Gore would be disastrous. So why are voters seriously considering him for the Presidency? The recent rises in oil prices highlight energy policy as an area of contrast between the two Presidential candidates. George W. Bush favors expansion of U.S. supply, including oil exploration in Alaska. Al Gore emphasizes reductions in energy demand, and he opposes Alaskan exploration on environmental grounds. He also argues that any expanded capacity would be delayed for five years and would therefore not help the current situation.