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In defense of markets
Cap-and-trade has been demonized by conservatives as part of an effective strategy to stop climate legislation from moving forward in the U.S. Congress.This unfortunate tarnishing of market-based instruments for environmental protection will come back to haunt conservatives and liberals alike when it becomes politically difficult to use the power of the marketplace to reduce business costs in the pursuit of a wide variety of environmental objectives.
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Nebraska governor's race: Heineman vs. Meister
Tell us what you know about the governor's race in Nebraska. What's at stake? What are candidates saying about climate change and other green issues?
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Arizona governor's race: Brewer vs. Goddard
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Wyoming governor's race: Petersen vs. Mead
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Vermont governor's race: Shumlin vs. Dubie
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Utah governor's race: Herbert vs. Corroon
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Texas governor's race: Perry vs. White
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Rhode Island governor's race: Caprio vs. Chafee vs. Robitaille
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South Carolina governor's race: Sheheen vs. Haley
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South Dakota governor's race: Heidepriem vs. Daugaard
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