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From the July 2009 Scientific American Magazine | 13 comments

Act Now on Global Warming--Energy after the Kyoto Protocol Expires

Boost the price on energy from carbon and give the proceeds back to consumers

By The Editors   

 

Global warming is a reality, not an opinion. The U.S. must put the brakes on hard if humanity is to accept the need to slow the emissions of CO2. We urge Congress to set a cap on fossil-fuel production before Copenhagen, phase in a price on carbon at its source and send the proceeds back to the taxpayer. No measure will be perfect, but if we act today, we buy time to tweak the system tomorrow. Let’s not let the best be the enemy of the good.

Note: This article was originally printed with the title, "Act Now on Global Warming."

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