“Mr. Obama said the measure, sponsored by Representatives Henry A. Waxman of California and Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts, both Democrats, ‘will finally spark a clean energy transformation that will reduce our dependence on foreign oil and confront the carbon pollution that threatens our planet.’ He said the changes wrought by the bill would be paid for by utilities and other industries that produce climate-altering emissions and would help position the country as a global leader in clean energy technology. ‘And that is why I urge members of the House to come together to pass it,’ he said.” (New York Times, Wednesday)
Get out your wallet … again.
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“Climate Change: What if They’re Right?” by Max Borders