Republican presidential candidate, Senator John McCain (left of center), and Republican Rep. of Michigan Fred Upton (right), listen to an explanation of the function of the power-plant turbine during a tour of the Enrico Fermi Nuclear Plant on August 5, 2008, in Newport, Michigan. ©Mary Altaffer/AP Images

John McCain
John McCain supports lifting the federal ban on offshore drilling for oil and gas. McCain believes that offshore drilling would help solve America’s current energy crisis by making the U.S. less dependent on foreign energy sources.

As President, McCain says he would implement a system that would set firm limits on all greenhouse gas emissions. He would also invest $2 billion a year in clean coal technology. Coal is responsible for producing the majority of America’s electricity today. In an effort to make America more energy independent, McCain said he would provide funding to build 45 new nuclear power plants by 2030.

McCain says he will issue a Clean Car Challenge to America’s automakers. Under the plan, a $5,000 tax credit would be given for every consumer who buys a zero-carbon-emissions car. McCain hopes the challenge will increase production of environmentally friendly cars. He also supports advancing technologies for hybrid, electric, and flex fuel vehicles.