I would offer incentives to new energy producing developments in the form of tax credits. Stimulate venture capital. Prizes for smaller scale risky innovations that succeed.

Oil companies are trying new methods to mine methane hydrates with a 10+ year horizon to viability; I'd offer specific credits to make that happen.

I'd build many new fission plants. Now. Site them on closing military bases.

I'd build that wind plant that Ted Kennedy and the beautiful people oppose because they can see it from Hyannisport. And others.

Photovoltiacs are another promising technology.

I'd push hybrid car development.

I'm not sure that a rise in global temperature is avoidable or as harmful as some shriek. I see energy as a national security issue.

I don't see either party with specific legislation on the table that addresses this problem in sufficient detail. Yes, Bush's proposal has nukes but overall is way too wimpy.