Climate 2030: A National Blueprint for a Clean Energy Economy (2009)

Union of Concerned Scientists | Jul. 1, 2009 (Statement)

Reducing oil dependence. Strengthening energy security. Creating jobs. Tackling global warming. Addressing air pollution. Improving our health. The United States has many reasons to make the transition to a clean energy economy. What we need is a comprehensive set of smart policies to jump-start this transition without delay and maximize the benefits to our environment and economy. Climate 2030: A National Blueprint for a Clean Energy Economy (“the ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Jul 30, 2009 - 2:53 PM PDT
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 by Dwight Rousu - Jul. 30, 2009

The Union of Concerned Scientists combines science and public interest in putting forth an energy plan. Very little politics and no domination by corporate power companies.

I would favor a carbon tax over cap and trade, but overall the plan looks reasonable.

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