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wtmusic

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2. Don't throw that baby out with the green bathwater.

Reply to tama (Reply #1)

Sat Jan 26, 2013, 10:18 AM

Jan 2013

Cap and trade ain't working, because it's programmed for failure.

Economic incentives have been instrumental in getting EVs on the road. The small amount of wind power we do have was made possible by the Production Tax Credit. Whenever pols actually wrap their heads around fee-and-dividend, it will be a game-changer in keeping carbon underground.

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Green capitalism tama Jan 2013 #1

Don't throw that baby out with the green bathwater. wtmusic Jan 2013 #2

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