Obama embraces eco-themes
Barack Obama in a speech accepting the Democratic Party nomination for president on Thursday, according to excerpts of the speech released in advance.
Following are energy and tax proposals listed by Sen.Energy policy
– Investing $150 billion over the next decade in affordable, renewable sources of energy, wind power and solar power and the next generation of biofuels. Obama says that will lead to new industries and 5 million new well-paying jobs.
– Ending U.S. dependence on oil from the Middle East in 10 years.