We've written fairly extensively about the climate change policy mechanism called cap-and-trade. And to be honest, not all of it has been positive.
We've critiqued cap-and-trade for not being clear or explained well, we've come up with reasons a cap-and-trade is inferior to a carbon tax. And most recently, we wrote about a new poll that shows Americans prefer a carbon tax over a cap-and-trade by a margin of 2-1 (though we weren't critical there, just reporting poll results).
Taken all together you might think we were crazy-staunch advocates of a carbon tax -- but we're not (necessarily). We just want a policy that works and that can get through our painfully-incremental legislative system in the U.S.
So, in an effort to provide more balance on the matter, we bring you, "The Facts of Cap and Trade." Put out by a group called Clean Energy Works and featuring environmental economist and climate expert, Nat Keohane, "The Facts of Cap-and-Trade" does an excellent job of breaking down the policy in a clear, understandable and entertaining way.
With some help from a team of animators, Keohane's video is clearly produced as a sort of alternative or rebuttal to Annie Leonard's, "The Story of Cap and Trade," which, needless to say, paints a much less rosy picture than does Keohane. Regardless of where you stand -- and especially if you don't know where you stand -- you should watch this, you'll be glad you did.
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It is really necessary because otherwise people in this world might not survive in the near future. Your facts were awesome and I am sure that in the future everyone will agree with your facts for the benefit of mankind and environment. I think every organization should follow the Cap and Trade Facts.
Finally someone else who realises the benefits of a cap and trade (Emissions Trading Scheme). A well designed Cap and Trade has been shown to be an effective solution. We have talked around the pros and cons of cap and trade, tax and now Hansen’s fee and dividend.
Let’s stop the political squabling and scaremongering and get on with a globally accepted solution. Sure it’s not perfect but it’s the best we have. Like Churchill said in reference to democracy, it’s the worst form of government…but it’s the best we have. We urgently need a solution. Let’s get on with it!
Visit http://www.climakind.com to see how cap and trade empowers you to help stop damaging climate change!