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Byron Dorgan: “I believe something is happening to our climate. I believe we ought to reduce the carbon emissions that are going into…”

On the recordMay 26, 2010
I believe something is happening to our climate. I believe we ought to reduce the carbon emissions that are going into the atmosphere, so I am in support of capping carbon. I have indicated, however, I don't support what is called cap and trade, which would effectively be a process by which we provide probably a $1 trillion carbon trading securities market for Wall Street. I have no interest in being a part of that and would not support speculation of carbon markets.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota
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May 26, 2010

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The speaker addresses the importance of renewable energy and expresses concerns about carbon emissions and cap and trade.

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