Should the government mandate that all cars be fueled by alternative fuels?
I am debating, I just need some evidence that argues this resolution Resolved: That, by 2040, the federal government should mandate that all new passenger vehicles and light trucks sold in the United States by powered by alternative fuels.
Nothing about energy. Just why a mandate is bad. I was thinking something regarding the halt of ingenuity and innovation. Or socialism even.
By the way, I need NEED sources.
What is the best policy solution to global warming?
In order to address the threat from global warming we need significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions. A lot of people think we need to put a price on carbon emissions to accomplish this. Many also believe this will spur innovation and create ‘green jobs’. Fossil fuel technologies are already well developed, but renewable and alternative fuel technologies can continue to develop and become more advanced for a long time.
Taking everything into consideration – the climate, environment in general, economy, jobs, etc. – what do you think the best policy solution is for addressing global warming? Does it involve a carbon tax? A cap and trade system? Something else entirely?
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