Peak oil and the lost message of the carbon tax - On Line Opinion - 2/7/2012

http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=13812&page=0

The concept of an Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has two core aims: firstly, the reduction of carbon emissions with the intention of retarding global warming. and secondly, to shift our economy away from reliance on fossil fuels. This second aim, arguably far more compelling, has been neglected in the national discussion.