Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Cap and Trade Part 1: It's About the Cap, Stupid

Cap and Trade Part 1: It's About the Cap, Stupid



Where the climate is concerned, don't be fooled: it's ultimately about the "cap" not the "and trade" part.

The debate about climate policy is heating up. The House is getting ready to consider the Waxman-Markey bill. And many say the rubber hits the road on international negotiations on the climate this winter in Copenhagen.

It's not surprising that much of the debate has focused on cap and trade; after all, that's what Waxman-Markey would put in place. Now, serious debate is great, but don't confuse it with obfuscation. I have the sneaking suspicion that some people enter the fray about cap and trade to block any sort of climate legislation rather than to make better climate legislation. They are the obfuscators in debaters' clothing.

To read the full article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bill-chameides/cap-and-trade-part-1-its_b_212652.html

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