Whatever Happened to Acid Rain?
Evolution CEO Ertel highlights success of 'cap and trade', and makes the case for its inclusion in a U.S. program to curb GHG emissions.
The concept of 'cap and trade' has taken a beating as the debate on a U.S. climate bill drags on. In an Opinion Editorial for the Capitol Hill-focused Roll Call, Evolution Markets CEO Andrew Ertel, comes to the defense of cap and trade.
Market-based approaches to environmental problems originated in the U.S., and the shining example remains the U.S. program to curb sulfur-dioxide (SO2) emissions that contribute to acid rain. As we mark the 20th anniversary of the U.S. Acid Rain trading program, Ertel encourages lawmakers to learn its essential lessons and focus on making the carbon cap and trade program simple.
You can view the full article HERE.
> December 2011 (2)
> November 2011 (1)
> September 2011 (3)
> August 2011 (3)
> July 2011 (1)
> March 2011 (1)
> February 2011 (1)
> December 2010 (3)
> November 2010 (2)
> October 2010 (2)
> July 2010 (1)
> June 2010 (1)
> May 2010 (4)
> April 2010 (1)
> March 2010 (3)
> February 2010 (3)
> January 2010 (2)
> December 2009 (13)