Boulder Considers Carbon Tax Increase - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

In Boulder, one challenge has been figuring out whether or not emissions have been reduced. “Many of these estimates depend on assumptions about behaviors — such as how long a homeowner leaves his Christmas tree lit up at night — which ultimately produces shaky accounting of how much carbon has actually been eliminated,” the article states.
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Judging from the comments send in to The Daily Camera, the “carbon tax” concept stirs considerable controversy.

Boeing and Vestas Form Research Partnership - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

The first stage of the partnership — announced at an international climate change congress in Copenhagen, Denmark — gets underway this year, when researchers from the companies in Europe and the United States are expected to identify projects already underway within each company that could benefit from closer interaction.

That could lead to joint investments — though there is no talk of a merger, Vestas officials said.

Iain Murray - Greening America – At What Cost?

It is still possible that significant decarbonization can take place, but it will require a much more transformative effort than has been signaled in the President’s actual energy plans – as opposed to his rhetoric – to date. One thing is for sure, such a transformation will come at a much higher cost than any economy has ever been prepared to pay. In a recession, that is an inconvenient truth no-one will want to hear.

Al Fin: Electric Cars: How Soon and What Kind?

Al Fin's prediction? Fuel cells that run on all types of hydrocarbon including ethanol and methanol will begin to replace the ICE within 10 years. The new power plants may very well also incorporate newer, lighter hybrid ultracapacitor : battery storage packs for extended boosting power when passing or accelerating onto a turnpike. Fuel cells are on a rapid developmental trajectory, as are ultracapacitors and batteries. But all electric autos are an impractical solution looking for a cause. Only carbon hysteria delusions underlie the persistent demands for all-electric cars.