On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
The tax is much more honest. Unfortunately, the main reason for a cap is for the sake of pretending that it is not a tax.
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congress.govThe tax is much more honest. Unfortunately, the main reason for a cap is for the sake of pretending that it is not a tax.
Hansen critiques cap and trade systems, advocating for a carbon tax instead.
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We cannot burn all of the fossil fuels without setting in motion a process of climate disruption that threatens the very existence of many species.
Until someone is brave enough to call you out as saboteurs to our future, or to haul you into court, or to win a lawsuit--and that may happen soon--until then, just shut-up.
I think everyone hopes that increased energy efficiency--and that would be encouraged by a higher price on carbon emissions, and renewable energies--could do the job.