Grist, November 10, 2014
Despite its poor political outlook, I find the whole scheme intellectually appealing. There’s an elegance to it. And it’s the first proposal I’ve heard for restoring the middle class that doesn’t bank on the fantasy of high-paying jobs returning.
The Hill, April 9, 2015
Between 1994 and 2014, the global price of oil tripled, yet U.S. oil burning barely budged. While higher prices reduced per capita consumption, they didn’t cut aggregate consumption. To do that we need to put a declining physical limit on carbon entering our economy.
Washington DC, September 18, 2008
I COME BEFORE this committee to discuss cap and dividend, a climate policy that is simple, fair, effective and market-based. Cap and dividend allows us to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to the levels scientists are calling for, while protecting the incomes and purchasing power of American families.
The American Prospect, November 16, 2001
THE ALASKA Permanent Fund hasn’t attracted much attention in the Lower 48—but it should. For citizens of all states are about to inherit another gift of nature worth trillions of dollars. And hardly anyone is talking about it.
The New Republic, July 3, 1971
The root problem is to decrease America’s appetite for neon glitter, artificial air and electricity-devouring conveniences such as aluminum beer cans — or, if that can’t be done, to arrange that those who desire electricity bear the full costs of its production.
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