If you are trying to understand the economics of global warming, as well as various policy choices that can be made, this post is a great start. The author worked for the Bush administration, and spells out the policy choices for global warming in a clear and concise way. You may not agree with him (I didn’t), but it’s very helpful.
Essentially, if you think we are obligated to slow or halt global warming, then you have to address the India/China problem. They aren’t interested. So the author gives three options for handling that:
What tools should we use to try to convince the government of China to impose a positive carbon price as part of a global effort? (choose one or more)
Leadership: U.S. goes first and self-imposes a price. Then we use diplomacy to try to convince the Chinese to do the same.
Carrots: The U.S. pays the Chinese to reduce their emissions.
Sticks: The U.S. imposes import tariffs on Chinese goods as long as the government China does not impose a carbon price.
So, what’s his answer? None of the above. But read it to see why.
I love college football. I think it is one of the best spectator sports that exists. I even enjoy the BCS (Bowl Championship Series). I know that it is not perfect, and a college playoff would be a lot of fun, but should the United States Congress mandate a college playoff? Believe it or not, its under consideration… Read more…
A new survey reports that 33% of children ages 6-11 fear the earth won’t exist when they grow up. They also fear natural disasters and the extinction of animals. Habitat Heroes, the group commissioning this survey find the results “upsetting.” Good night people!! Why is this surprising? Aren’t we reaping what we sow? Read more…
I like this guy. I know nothing about Britain’s political and economic situation, but I do know that I like this guy. He speaks clearly, boldly, uses word pictures, has some memorable lines, and communicates well - rare for politicians. He makes me want to follow him even though I have long ago declared my independence from the Queen (1776).
His name is Daniel Hannan and he is a MEP (Member of the European Parliament).
Amidst a flurry of awful executive orders, President Obama has issued one that is somewhat encouraging: he will expand the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. I agree with Christianity Today that there are a few encouraging aspects to this executive order, but one awful aspect. Read more…
John Piper does it again. He clearly and passionately applies God’s Word to life. In this short segment he admits that he wept with joy at the Inauguration of Barack Obama, and now pleads with Obama to reconsider one of the worst and most violent decisions he will ever make.
MSNBC’s headline makes me laugh: “Obama Breaks from Bush, Avoids Divisiveness.” Isn’t it interesting that when President Bush implemented a policy it was divisive, but when President Obama overturns the same policy it isn’t divisive. The peacock is showing its true colors.
Inauguration Day should be one of the most significant days for an American citizen. It represents what the United States is all about. So on this day, January 20, I am extremely proud to be an American. Read more…
In Michigan, if not the entire nation, the most pressing question is what to do about the auto industry. I know that I’m not smart enough to figure it out, so I appreciate hearing different views. Mitt Romney, son of an auto executive and former Republican Governor of Massachusetts offers this perspective: Let Detroit Go Bankrupt. I’d love to teach the executives a lesson, but can we do it at the expense of hundreds of thousands of workers? I just don’t know…
