Debunking Myths: How a Robust Cap-and-Trade System is Vital to California’s Economy

Most analyses have estimated that in the near-term, implementation of AB 32 will increase energy costs

Senate Committee on Energy, Economy and Natural Resources renews mandate to investigate Canada's energy future

Sen. Mitchell said the hearings have found near unanimous agreement within the energy industry that carbon pricing is necessary to combat climate change.

"Industry, NGOs, you name it. ... Almost everybody says 'Yes, we need to price carbon.' And almost everybody, including industry, says the best way to do that, although maybe not politically doable, is through a carbon tax," Sen. Mitchell said. "I'm struck by the overwhelming consensus that we need to price carbon [dioxide], and the industry in particular wants some certainty about."

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The US refused to discuss sources of finance for climate change it already committed in Copenhagen. Budget for 2013 is $0

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The Maasai were intrigued to realise that the climatic changes they are experiencing are not caused by God, but rather by humans polluting the atmosphere.