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The Democrats in the House of Representatives are trying to pass an emissions “cap and trade” bill, HR 2454, that will result in higher energy and manufacturing costs throughout our economy. Much of ...

We warned long ago that California's war on global warming never really had much to do with the globe getting warmer. Rather, it's always been about control and money. Now the pretense should be ...

California’s signature climate program, cap-and-trade, is set to expire in 2030. Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to extend the program to 2045, but critics say it needs reforms. Significant greenhouse gas ...

I am terribly concerned about the proposed cap and trade bill, especially given how cap and trade has fared elsewhere in the world. The E.U., for example, has experienced extreme price volatility ...