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Posted by Derek Hawkins
Political theorist Galston explains his position well. However, this piece needs some background information and additional context to make it compelling -- including a solid definition of "cap-and-trade legislation" for readers who don't know what this is.
Informative but brief analysis of the challenges facing the 'cap-and-trade' program proposed Obama Administration. The article points to two key obstacles: a decline in public interest in this idea -- due to the economic crisis, as well as regional politics opposing midwestern states that manufacture coil with more environmentally friendly coastal states.
I question the use of the word 'Calamity' in the title, which cost this article a fairness point in my review. But the article itself is reasonable and provides some worthwhile perspectives.
The article presents a conflict, which is very real for Obama-ites, between dirty energy producers and would-be regulators without addressing the PR/Lobbying blitz by Big Coal, nor the stimulus that would result for millions of workers in new clean renewable energy. The back-story of the politics, economics, and even health consequences would flesh out a routine account of political conflict.
Fear may drive short term economics to win out if the populace isn't educated and mobilized to support a conversion to a clean energy economy.
a Gallup survey released last week revealed that “for the first time in Gallup’s 25-year history of asking Americans about the trade-off between environmental ... More »
A concise analysis that convincingly shows the difficulties the Obama administration faces passing cap-and-trade legislation.
On the diplomatic front, when the Copenhagen Climate Conference convenes this December, the administration faces the prospect of showing up empty-handed. Senior officials ... More »
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