Friday, June 27, 2008

Getting it right on global warming

Friday, June 27, 2008 - Now comes the hard part. After California enacted landmark climate-change goals two years ago, it faced the reality of adopting rules to get the job done.

There were worries over who would pay the bill for controlling emissions, whether green energy could replace fossil fuels, and if the changeover would wreck the state's economy. The results are far from clear, but the first serious look at these challenges was presented this week by state policy makers. The answers are encouraging.
In taking action, California - and the rest of the world - really don't have much choice. There's next to no doubt about global warming and its changes to weather, farming, health and habitation. The right mix of controls and incentives must be crafted to repair this worldwide problem. California can't do it alone, but it can show the way. More >>>

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