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Does a system of carbon fee and dividend create incentives?
This post was first published on 03-09-15. It is now significantly revised. Those of us who lobby for legislation to implement a system of carbon fee and dividend (CFD) believe, that by starting low and gradually raising fees on fossil fuels, we will create long-term incentives … Continue reading
Facts and Confusion: Carbon Fees for CO2 and Coal
Post below is an updated and expanded version of CO2 is heavier than coal. Chemistry: Carbon is an atom with atomic weight of 12. During combustion it combines with two oxygen atoms with atomic weight each of 16. The outcome is a … Continue reading
President Obama: A Keystone Compromise
Message below was emailed to the White House on 02-14-15. I have sent similar messages to Senators Cory Booker and Robert Menendez and to Representatives Rodney Frelinghuysen and Leonard Lance. Bill Allen, 02-24-15 Mr. President: The U.S. Senate passed a bill to … Continue reading
Have I got a deal for you? Carbon Fee and Dividend
Letter below emailed to Trenton Times on 02-11-15 and published in printed paper on 02-21-15. EDITOR: “Have I got a deal for you?” This old comic line came to mind when I read the recent op-ed by Cass Sunstein. He … Continue reading
Keystone XL Pipeline: A proposal for compromise
Letter below was published on Bernardsville News website on 02-13-15 under title “Keystone pipeline debate ‘more about symbols than substance’.” It was published in the print version on 02–26-15 under the title “More symbols than substance.” Editor: The U.S. Senate … Continue reading
A Fine Performance
Below is a letter submitted to the Bernardsville News on 12-22-14 and published in the print version on 01-08-15. EDITOR: My daughters went through the local school system and graduated from Ridge in 1986 and 1989. My wife and I attended almost all … Continue reading
Establish Normal Relations with Cuba
Msg below sent to Senator Robert Menendez on 12-20-14. Dear Senator Menendez: I have supported you in all your state-wide elections and agree with you most of the time. However, I am disappointed in your position regarding the recognition of … Continue reading
President Obama Action on Immigration
Message below was emailed to White House on 11-22-14 at 0512P. Mr. President: Your immigration speech on Thursday night was excellent: both the substance and the delivery. I fully support the other progressive actions you have taken since the election … Continue reading
EPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Comment on Proposal
Msg below submitted as comment on 09-22-14 at 0500P. Tracking number is lower case [ 1JH-8EIL-U4D4 ]. To: EPA Re: Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602 Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Existing Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units There is abundant … Continue reading
Comment on Tom Friedman Column: Support Carbon Fee and Dividend
Message below submitted as comment on Tom Friedman column in NY Times on 09-07-14. Tom: Thank you for another excellent column. You have advocated a carbon tax for many years, and this is supported by many other respected people, like … Continue reading