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The Hansen Effect

Explore the lively cap and trade versus carbon tax debate igniting discussions in the blogosphere, featuring insights from James Hansen.

ByKeith Kloor

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Imagine that: an actual debate on the merits of cap and trade versus a carbon tax breaks out in the blogosphere, courtesy of James Hansen. That doesn't hurt so bad, does it Joe?

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