Finding a CO2 plan that strikes the right balance

All through the America’s Power campaign, we’ve said we would support climate change legislation that strikes the right balance between environmental goals and economic realities.

It seems we’re not the only ones who feel that way.

Last week, President Obama offered what journalists called his most extensive remarks on global warming policy since taking office, essentially making that very point.

Speaking about a carbon dioxide cap-and-trade system, the president said he would be careful to avoid plans that lean too far in either direction. “If it’s so onerous that people can’t meet it, then it defeats the purpose,” the president said.

There’s no doubt that striking a balance between reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting America’s energy security and holding down energy costs for consumers will require hard work. But we believe it can be done, and that President Obama, his team and the 111th Congress will work together to shape legislation that accomplishes these very goals. We look forward to being part of the process.

Comments

[STGINNY]

Yeah I heard about how we are going to conserve energy consumption just today. The government is going to decide how hot or how cool we keep our houses by slowing down the amount of electricity that is fed into our homes. I am almost ashamed to be an American sometimes. It would appear that we are turning into the USSA. instead of USA.
I was willing to give Obama a chance.He has turned the whole United States upside down in a matter of 2 months. I'm old I don't care about me, but i do care what happens to my children and grandchildren.God help us all!!

[coalisgreat]

plant more trees.......i had an old timer tell me one time that coal gasification was the way to go. don't really know, i heard it's expensive, at least all the money would be transacted in the great USA. jobs may be created...

[coalisgreat]

thank you, to joe lucas for all your time and efforts!!