Prop. 87 News
The Merc Gets It Right.
Mercury News: Pipeline Fiasco “Highlights Need for Alternative Fuel”
Because of BP’s inattention or dereliction of their pipeline in Alaska, California’s oil supply was seriously at risk. BP (formerly British Petroleum and now jocularly called “Big Problems”) said the pipeline problem was “unexpected.” But The Financial Times of London reported that company whistle-blowers had warned for years that BP was not doing enough to maintain and monitor the condition of the pipeline. They had reported this to Congress in 2002.
The San Jose Merc summed it up this way:
“Whether a dime or a dollar, the latest fluctuations will be a reminder that California’s oil prices are vulnerable to political crises, market pressures and, now, metal fatigue. Voters should consider this as they debate Proposition 87, which would tax California’s oil producers to fund oil-free, alternative energy technologies.”
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posted by Phillip | Wednesday, August 09 | Link to this post
Third Party Fact Check
Yesterday, we reported about the predictable inaccuracy of the oil companies’ latest Anti-87 ads. Today, Think Progress highlights just how inaccurate the ads are. Take a look:
Big Oil Misleads on California Renewable Energy Initiative
In a few months, Californians will vote on Proposition 87, a ballot initiative that aims to reduce gasoline usage by 25 percent over 10 years. Specifically, the initiative creates an alternative energy fund by making oil companies pay extraction fees for drilling in California, much like they do in Louisiana, Alaska, and Texas.
Not surprisingly, the oil industry-funded opposition campaign is misleading the public about its impact:
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posted by Phillip | Wednesday, August 09 | Link to this post
Predictable Inaccuracy
The oil companies’ first TV ads against Prop 87 launced toady and they are garden variety predictable, but uncommonly inaccurate. The oil companies bankrolling the anti-87 campaign will lie and spend millions of dollars to protect their profits and avoid paying their fair share. Just last week Chevron and Aera energy (Shell/Exxon Mobil joint venture) reported $18 million in contributions, bringing the oil companies’ war chest to almost $30 million.
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posted by Phillip | Tuesday, August 08 | Link to this post
We’re on the Air
Today, we went on the air state-wide with our first television ads that tell the truth about Prop 87!
The ad we ask three fundamental questions:
1. Should oil companies pay their fair share in California- the same fee they already pay to drill in Alaska, Louisiana and Texas?
2. Should California invest that new revenue into developing real energy alternatives to break our dependence on oil, clean up our air and create new jobs for Californians?
3. Should oil companies get away with their cynical claims that if Prop 87 passes they’ll still raise gas prices even though the law specifically forbids it?
Watch the ad here and then help spread the word about the campaign for Prop 87.
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posted by Phillip | Monday, August 07 | Link to this post
New Prop 87 Poll Shows Californians Want Cleaner Air
Field Poll Shows Yes on 87 Leading 52 to 31
The American Lung Association is applauding a newly released Field Poll showing Proposition 87, the Clean Air Initiative that will reduce California’s dependence on gas and diesel, is ahead a 52 to 31 percent margin.
“We’re going to do everything we can to keep this momentum going because Proposition 87 will reduce air pollution that causes asthma attacks, lung disease and cancer,” said Bonnie Holmes-Gen, an American Lung Association of California Assistant Vice President.
Last week, the Public Policy Institute of California released a poll showing Proposition 87 leading by a 61 to 23 percent margin.
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posted by Phillip | Tuesday, August 01 | Link to this post
