According to a supporter on one of the Clark blog sites, he walks the talk ... and, this is based on his being recently selected to be Chairman of a company's Board of Directors ... WestCrest Labs Dulles area of northern Virginia ...
WestCrest Labs is a Va.-based technology company that has developed a breakthrough electric propulsion system that transforms electrical energy into mechanical motion – and vice versa – with exceptional power and efficiency. The WaveCrest Adaptive Motor‘ system has a wide range of transportation, energy and commercial applications, including light transportation vehicles, wheelchairs, windmills, mass transit and automobiles.
Wesley Clark is, also, a Board member of a German owned-company,
Messer-Griesheim, (Hoovers: "The air always smells like money to Messer Griesheim"), which is involved in
chemicals; and,
SIRVA, a
transportation, moving, storage firm, which operates in more than 40 countries in Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. Among its brands are Allied Van Lines, Global Van Lines, North American Van Lines, Pickfords, and Allied Pickfords.
I would think transportation involves polluting by the nature of the game.
I'm a Kucinich supporter; and, present snips from here and there taken from his campaign and House websites as exhibits to some of the reasons I believe he is the leader we need to get us on 21st century track.
I only ask for Clark supporters to reduce doubts or concerns. Perhaps supporters know of some environmental initiatives the General implemented in his military work -- even the military should participate in environmental concerns ... it could be the smallest of things or contributions. I don't know.
The blogger suggests that Wesley Clark walks the talk on Global Warming, and asks "Can any of the other candidates make such a claim?"I can't answer the former; however, I offer my candidate's work in this area to answer the latter.
from Blog site:
"And another thing!
What really stands out to me is the fact the General Clark is actually DOING something about global warming. He isn't just spewing out false support and getting people angry about polluters. He is working to supply us with alternative clean energy sources.
If you are not familiar with the work of Wavecrest check out this link: http://www.wavecrestlabs.com/index.html
Again, this man actually does what he says. He walks his talk.
Can any of the other candidates make such a claim?"Posted (name removed) at August 12, 2003 02:01 AM
Gen. Clark also serves on the boards of Messer-Griesheim, Acxiom Corporation and SIRVA Corporation.
from hoovers.com
Messer Griesheim
Chemicals
Basic and Intermediate Chemical & Petrochemical Manufacturing
More Industry Information
Messer Griesheim Industries -- the US subsidiary of Messer Griesheim GmbH -- produces and supplies industrial and specialty gases (such as oxygen, nitrogen, and helium), mostly for manufacturers and medical facilities. It also supplies related items such as welding equipment and thermal cutting systems that are made by other companies. Although gases are usually supplied to customers by truck and cylinder, some customers, including some that produce steel and chemicals, are supplied via pipeline or by on-site facilities built by Messer Griesheim Industries. The company, which does business as MG Industries, operates about 80 production plants in the
Messer Griesheim GmbH
Fütingsweg 34
D-47805 Krefeld, Germany
Phone: +49-21-51-37-9-0
Fax: +49-21-51-37-9-91-15
Primary US Office
Subscribers Only 
http://www.messergroup.com 
Covered by Peter Partheymuller

The air always smells like money to Messer Griesheim. The company is a major producer of industrial gases, used by medical facilities and a variety of manufacturers. In addition to supplying gases (such as periodic-table staples oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and helium, to name a few), Messer builds gas plants for customers. The company delivers gas through on-site facilities and pipelines, as well as by truck and in cylinders. Although it operates in more than 30 countries worldwide, its focus is Europe and the US. In the US, the company supplies gases through Messer Griesheim Industries (MG Industries). Goldman Sachs, Allianz, and the founding Messer family each own about a third of the company.
SIRVA, Inc. (NYSE: SIR Proposed)
700 Oakmont Ln.
Westmont, IL 60559 (Map)
Phone: 630-570-3000
Fax: 630-570-3606
Toll Free: 800-234-2788
Whether you're moving across the street, across town, or across the ocean, SIRVA will get your belongings where they need to be. One of the largest moving companies in the world, SIRVA operates in more than 40 countries in Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. Among its brands are Allied Van Lines, Global Van LInes, North American Van Lines, Pickfords, and Allied Pickfords. Other SIRVA operations include logistics, household and business relocation services, and insurance. Funds managed by investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice own 81% of SIRVA.
Transportation Services
Trucking
Moving & Storage Services (primary)
Logistics Services
Insurance
Property & Casualty Insurance
from Kucinich campaign and House websites:
As President, I will lead the way in protecting our oceans, rivers and rural environments -- and I have been speaking out on these issues across America. I will also lead in fighting for clean, affordable and accessible drinking water --which is an emerging global concern. Over the years, I have worked hand-in-hand with the environmental movement on many battles, from thwarting a nuclear waste dump to boosting organics to demanding labels on genetically-engineered products. I've won honors from the Sierra Club, Friends of the Earth and League of Conservation Voters.
Last summer, I was one of the few U.S. officials at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg. To repair the earth, America must lead. A Kucinich Administration would reverse course on most Bush Administration policies and support the Kyoto Treaty that Bush rejected. My Administration would strengthen environmental laws and increase penalties on polluters. It would provide tax and other incentives to businesses that conserve energy, retrofit pollution prevention technologies, and redesign toxins out of their manufacturing processes. Nontoxic, safe substitutes for hazardous chemicals must become permanent.
I will initiate a "Global Green Deal" for renewable energy, to provide jobs at home, increase our independence from foreign oil, and aid developing nations with cheap, dependable, renewable energy technologies like wind and solar. A clean environment, a sustainable economy, and an intact ozone layer are not luxuries, but necessities for our planet's future.
Clean Air and Global Warming
Congressman Kucinich is committed to keeping our air free from pollution. In June 2002, he testified before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works during the hearing: Benefits and Costs of Multi-Pollutant Legislation, on the public health and environmental benefits of the Clean Power Act. Congressman Kucinich stressed the ethics of enacting multi-pollutant legislation, for air pollution adversely affects society’s most vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly and those with weak immune systems. He is a cosponsor of multi-pollutant legislation introduced in the House, the Clean Smokestacks Act, which would require significant reductions in power plants by four key pollutants: mercury, nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide.
In addition to working for improved clean air legislation, he has also actively opposed rollbacks of the Clean Air Act. In March 2002, he wrote to Administrator Whitman to oppose U.S. EPA’s proposed direct final rule to approve Ohio EPA’s weak nonattainment New Source Review program and has sent Dear Colleagues to House members opposing New Source Review rollbacks.
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