First Name | Mitchell |
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Last Name | Zimmerman |
Email Address | m@mitchellzimmerman.com |
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Subject | Cap and Trade versus Carbon Tax |
Comment | Overall, CARB is headed the right way in implementing California’s determination to reduce this state’s role in global warming. One aspect of the proposed regulations goes the wrong way, though, the “cap and trade” provision. We don’t need to turn the current pollution levels into an asset which can be traded. This would have the effect of ensuring that the pollution “cap” is exploited to the maximum extent. Far better to implement a carbon tax, even if it is a minimal one at first, that adds to the cost of carbon pollution, and thereby creates a consistent, across-the-board incentive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Thank you. |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2010-12-09 19:40:26 |
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