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If global warming  and the climate disruption caused by it are not
to cause the extinction of numerous species – quite possibly our
own included – then we all have a profound responsibility to
effectuate drastic, immediate, actual and absolute reductions in
greenhouse emissions. No system – such as cap and trade – that can
be manipulated, gamed and/or unfairly imposed on more powerless
communities, is defensible or acceptable.

I strongly support stronger and fairer measures, such as 

1)A straightforward and completely transparent tax on carbon, the
proceeds from which can be used to alleviate the high utility bills
of low-income ratepayers and support the adoption of energy
efficiency measures and renewable energy generation.

2) Strict enforcement of air pollution and air quality laws and
regulations, especially with regard to high-polluting sites and
industries.

Although greenhouse gas emissions are shared globally in the
atmosphere within months, the locations which emit the most
greenhouse gases also simultaneously emit related pollutants which
have a pernicious effect on the health of nearby communities.

So for the sake of health justice, polluter responsibility for
decreasing their own pollution, and reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, please implement stronger and fairer measures than cap
and trade.