So this is what he thinks: "Look, you want me to do something serious about global warming? Fine. I'll propose a cap-and-trade system accompanied by a carbon tax, since that's what will do the job. You'll quickly see that the American people aren't prepared to pay what it will cost to do this, the proposal will disappear, and I'll get back to my job, i.e., creating a bill that can get bipartisan support and pass the House." Full Story »
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I found this to be one of the few articles I've ever seen that deals realistically, instead of idealistically, with energy and carbon policy. Nice, clear exposition, good use of quotes, good stuff.
Interesting tactic from Dingell, but given the already high gas prices, I doubt we need to go as far as a $.50 per gallon hike right away to boost alternatives. We could simply begin at, say, $.20 and spend that on promoting solar and electric car tech. Seems overly defeatist curmudgeonly attitude that offers little to make a real difference.
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