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[[Bernie Sanders | Bernie's]] [[Environmental]] [[Bernie Sanders (Environmental)| (section page)]]
“In fact, climate change is directly related to the growth of terrorism," [http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2015/nov/16/bernie-s/fact-checking-bernie-sanders-comments-climate-chan/ (PF)]
Bernie seeks to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels by promoting wind and solar energy and placing a tax on carbon pollution. Bernie believes in a 100% clean energy future. He wants to pursue a nuclear free clean energy policy that will decrease dependence on foreign oil, including the following:
"I am proud that, along with Senator Barbara Boxer, a few years ago, we introduced the first piece of climate change legislation which called for a tax on carbon." [http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=110903 (DD1)]
"Bottom line is, we need to be bold and decisive, we can create millions of jobs. We must, for the sake of our kids and grandchildren, transform our energy system away from fossil fuel to energy efficiency and sustainable energy." [http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=111409 (DD4)]
