James L. Jones' energy views worry some environmentalists

James L. Jones is Obama's new national security advisor. But he leads an institute that has challenged global warming.

Jones will not be responsible for environmental policy, but he has said energy is a vital national security issue. It affects domestic economic stability and international geopolitical relationships, particularly in the oil-rich Middle East. Full Story »

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by Justin Michels - Dec. 2, 2008

Why not include some facts about why these environmentalists are concerned other than 'global warming?' The idea of global warming is controversial, but anyone who's done even the slightest (unbiased) research agrees that nuclear energy is quite toxic to the environment, and clean coal is insanely expensive and likely to be a net energy sink.

Renewable energy can never come from fossil fuels or mining rare earth metals (necessary for nukes), despite the fact that these things make a ton ... More »

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by Kenneth Sibbett - Dec. 2, 2008

At it's best. It brought up arguments on both sides.It also informed the reader of something they (me) didn't know.

For once i"m tongue tied. Obama has given his word on his position on global warming yet picks Jones who sounds like a disaster on the green side. ... More »

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by David Dresser - Dec. 2, 2008

The article points out that Jones has views that are difficult to align with what many Obama supporters think he wishes to press forward. We do need to know these things so this is a good piece.

The impact of the diversity Obama is building in his cabinet and advisers is that the President-elect may find himself in the position of herding ... More »

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by Norman Rogers - Dec. 2, 2008

Environmentalists are practicing a religion with a dogma and they get very upset by anyone who doesn't buy the doctrine 100%. The article illustrates that and that is the value of the article.

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by Jay Mulberry - Dec. 2, 2008

The story is amazingly long and detailed. It is quite a credit that the LA Times, which is under financial pressure, sent out a real pro to cover it and then gave him all the space he needed to cover the case.

Barack Obama is being identified with Lincoln as a president who dares to bring in a "team of rivals" who will present him with a variety of views ... More »

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