First Name | Michael |
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Last Name | Sasson |
Email Address | simcha3@msn.com |
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Subject | A Carbon Tax and Enforcement of Regulations re Pollution Sources |
Comment | Many thanks for asking for input. A stronger plan than Cap and Trade (which has been a colossal failure in Europe where it has been tried unless you count massive new financial markets without lessening of carbon emissions a success) would combine two of the approaches identified by CARB: Carbon Tax. This is a much more transparent approach to pricing carbon. Also, the revenues go to the state, which can use it to close the budget gap, re-fund our public transportation systems, schools, and social services, and invest in green energy. We the People need that money more than Chevron does — make polluters pay! Regulate specific pollution sources. A carbon tax makes it more expensive to pollute, but does not always guarantee less pollution. That’s why it’s a good idea to combine this policy with strict enforcement of clean air laws with the biggest polluters, such as oil refineries, making sure to clean up the environment for the communities that live around them. |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2011-07-28 09:13:22 |
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