The accessibility and affordablity of fossil fuels isn't just convenient–it's been the driver of human civilization since they were first harnessed.
Does a carbon tax support prosperity?
Congress and state legislatures should not shackle prosperity with a carbon tax because it is based on flawed assumptions and results in costly economic and environmental effects. The key points are: A carbon tax is a government-set price on carbon dioxide emissions. An assumption for a carbon tax is the price paid for a final good does not reflect the supposed social cost...