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Re: Mark Ruffalo talks climate change and what you can do about it

RogerStreit — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:39:51 -0000

Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change.

In order to generate the political will necessary for passage of our Carbon Fee and Dividend proposal we train and support volunteers to engage elected officials, the media and the public. http://citizensclimatelobby...

Re: Professor analyzes climate change politics

RogerStreit — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:20:01 -0000

Students and professors should know about Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), a grassroots, nonpartisan group creating the political will for a stable climate.

We meet with members of Congress and other thought leaders. We write letters to the editor and get editorials and op-eds published. The focus is on getting a revenue-neutral carbon tax passed by
Congress, which will speed the transition from fossil fuels to clean technology.

We believe that to achieve anything meaningful we need a law, not regulations that could be easily changed. A revenue-neutral carbon tax is actually a conservative idea, and we are building support for such a tax with Democrats and Republicans.

CCL volunteers are informed and inspired. Our growth has been impressive. Citizens’ Climate Lobby started 2013 with 74 chapters in the U.S. and Canada. We now have more than 220 chapters,
including new ones in Sweden, Bangladesh and India. There are four chapters in New Jersey.

For more information go to: http://citizensclimatelobby...

Re: On Climate Change, Who’s Hoaxing Who?

RogerStreit — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:41:41 -0000

I am a volunteer with Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), a grassroots, nonpartisan group creating the political will for a stable climate.

Our growth has been impressive. CCL started 2013 with 74 chapters in the U.S. and Canada. We now have 212 chapters, including ones in Sweden, Bangladesh and Nepal.

http://citizensclimatelobby...

Re: US climate strategy: ‘goad’ leaders into voluntary action

RogerStreit — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 04:02:10 -0000

Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a grassroots, nonpartisan
group creating the political will for a stable climate. The focus is on
getting a revenue-neutral carbon tax passed by Congress, which will speed the
transition from fossil fuels to clean technology.

Our growth has been impressive. Citizens’ Climate
Lobby started 2013 with 74 chapters in the U.S. and Canada. We now have
200 chapters, including new ones in Sweden, Bangladesh and Nepal. Here is the web site: http://citizensclimatelobby...

We need a revenue-neutral carbon tax, which will speed the
transition from fossil fuels to clean energy technology. Citizens’
Climate Lobby is building the political will for this legislation.

Re: George Shultz: “Climate is changing,” and we need more action

RogerStreit — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 11:26:30 -0000

Yes, it certainly makes sense to buy “an insurance policy” against the costs of climate change. And yes the cost of the policy would be minimal. If the proceeds of a carbon tax are returned to American households, jobs will be created and the economy will
grow, according to a recent REMI study. http://citizensclimatelobby...

Because of the economic stimulus of recycling carbon fee revenue back to households, in 20 years, 2.8 million jobs would be added to the American economy.

And In 20 years, CO2 emissions would be reduced 50 percent below 1990 levels.

Re: Pricing Carbon: A Carbon Tax or Cap-And-Trade?

RogerStreit — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 17:13:27 -0000

A gradually increasing carbon tax would provide certainty to investors and consumers.

If the proceeds of a carbon tax are returned to American households (a revenue-neutral carbon tax), the recycled revenue will create jobs and grow the economy, according to a recent REMI study. http://citizensclimatelobby...

A revenue-neutral carbon tax, with dividends paid to households, is much less likely to be repealed. And it would be transparent.

Low income people would not be harmed, because they consume less fossil fuels than average.

Re: Media Still Disproportionately Including Views of Climate Change Skeptics

RogerStreit — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:43:48 -0000

If we can get past the science of global warming, how about working on a solution? There is a market-based approach that both Republicans and Democrats can accept and promote - a revenue-neutral carbon tax (RNCT). A gradually increasing RNCT will reflect the true cost of greenhouse emissions and will efficiently speed the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy technology.

And it will create green jobs.

A recent REMI study found that if the proceeds of a carbon tax are returned to American households, the economy will create jobs and grow the economy.

http://citizensclimatelobby...

Re: Global warming: Americans pay the price

RogerStreit — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:11:34 -0000

For the longest time, the tobacco industry and its paid
minions denied that cigarette smoking was dangerous. Their strategy was to instill doubt and thereby to delay action.

Just perhaps the fossil fuel industry is using the same
playbook. FYI, ClimateDepot.com founder Marc Morano “has earned the distinction of 2012 Climate Change Misinformer of the Year.” Just where does Climate Depot gets its backing? Is Marc Morano a scientist?

See http://mediamatters.org/res...

We can go around and around quoting various websites to prove or disprove climate change. But ask yourself what happens if it turns out that the climate change deniers are wrong? What if we wait too long to do something? What if we have more droughts, wildfires, and sea level rising?

I believe in reducing potential risks in a cost effective way. Most sensible people have fire insurance for their homes. I bought long term care insurance years ago when it was not so expensive. (My policy is paid up.) I advise my clients to have enough life insurance to support their families if they die at an early age. I recommend paying a quite small premium to insure against the risks of climate change. Dealing with this issue does not have to be punitive or involve a larger government.

Re: What is climate change doing to our mental health?

RogerStreit — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 13:42:18 -0000

Re: responses to climate change, Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a
grassroots, nonpartisan group, is creating the political will for a stable climate. Here is a short video from last year’s conference in Washington, DC. http://vimeo.com/81066682
One antidote to depression is being in action.

Re: The Climate Change Imperative

RogerStreit — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:11:45 -0000

Thank you for this column. There is a market-based solution that both liberals and conservatives can accept and promote. That is a revenue-neutral carbon tax (RNCT), which will reflect the true cost of greenhouse emissions. A gradually increasing RNCT will efficiently speed the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy technology, and it will create green jobs.

A recent REMI study found that if the proceeds of a carbon tax are returned to American households, the economy will actually grow.

http://citizensclimatelobby...

Re: Latest State of the Climate: Yup, Still Getting Hotter

RogerStreit — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:48:32 -0000

This is, of course, an upsetting report; the climate is changing, and at a much faster rate than in recorded history. Many people will turn away, unless they are presented with a solution.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is building the political will for a revenue-neutral carbon tax (RNCT).

A gradually increasing tax, with dividends returned to American households, will reflect
the true cost of greenhouse emissions and efficiently speed the transition from
fossil fuels to clean energy technology. It will also create green jobs.

A recent study shows that a true revenue-neutral carbon tax “creates jobs, grows the economy,
saves lives.” “Economic prosperity and environmental protection are not mutually exclusive goals.”

http://citizensclimatelobby...

Here is CCL's website: site: http://citizensclimatelobby... Their innovative approach has been endorsed by economists and admistrators of both political parties. Check it out.

Re: Warren Buffett to double his $15 billion investment in renewable energy

RogerStreit — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:24:26 -0000

Renewable energy is growing.

Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) is a grassroots, nonpartisan group creating the political will for a stable climate. CCL champions a revenue-neutral carbon tax or carbon “fee and dividend.” CCL views this as a way to “level the playing field” by internalizing the social costs to society of greenhouse gas emissions.

Here is the page with details: http://citizensclimatelobby...

A recently commissioned study shows that a fee on carbon, if done the right way, will actually add jobs and improve the United States economy. The study turns the common wisdom on its head.

http://citizensclimatelobby...

Re: The Climate Is Changing. Republicans Need to Open Their Eyes Before It’s Too Late.

RogerStreit — Thu, 15 May 2014 03:29:20 -0000

Thank you for pointing out that “economic prosperity and environmental protection are not mutually exclusive goals.” We already have the technology to mitigate the effects of climate change, while not harming the
economy. What we lack is the political will to implement sound policies.

I am a New Jersey member of a national nonpartisan group, Citizens’ Climate Lobby that is building the political will for a revenue-neutral carbon tax (RNCT), which will reflect the true cost of greenhouse emissions. A gradually increasing RNCT will efficiently speed the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy technology, and it will create green jobs. Republicans can and should support this market-based approach.

Here is the web site: http://citizensclimatelobby...

Re: Polling shows energy supply and climate change have rocketed up peoples list of concerns. Why?

RogerStreit — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 13:51:06 -0000

The UN IPCC’s report indicates that it is a misconception that we must choose between economic growth and having a livable climate.. In the United States (and now worldwide) Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) proposes a revenue-neutral carbon tax. http://citizensclimatelobby...

The purpose is to speed the transition from fossil fuels to clean technology.

Please join us in creating “Political Will for a Livable World.” http://citizensclimatelobby...

Re: George Will Knocks Out Another Instant Climate Classic

RogerStreit — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 13:34:18 -0000

It’s a shame that Will and other conservatives are absenting themselves from the debate about what to do about climate change. A revenue-neutral carbon tax, as proposed by Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), is actually a conservative idea. It relies on the individual decisions of participants in the marketplace to deal with the negative externalities of greenhouse gas emissions.

If conservatives don’t like government regulations, they should learn about CCL’s revenue-neutral carbon tax. http://citizensclimatelobby...

Also, it is a misconception that we must make a necessary choice between economic growth and having a livable climate. The UN report indicates that, and CCL has commissioned a strudy that showed very favorable results in California for a carbon tax done the right way: Environmental Tax Reform in California: Economic and Climate Impact of a Carbon Tax Swap. http://citizensclimatelobby...

Re: Setting a Price on Carbon Immediately Is Necessary to Avoid Dangerous Climate Change

RogerStreit — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 11:32:37 -0000

Thank you for a very nice summary of the issues and the necessity of a carbon tax.

Re: Infographic: A Field Guide to the U.S. Environmental Movement

RogerStreit — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 09:26:10 -0000

Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a grassroots, nonpartisan group creating the political will for a stable climate. The focus is on getting a revenue-neutral carbon tax passed by Congress. http://citizensclimatelobby... The purpose is to speed the transition from fossil fuels to clean technology.

CCL volunteers are informed and inspired. Our growth has been impressive. Citizens' Climate Lobby started 2013 with 74 chapters
in the U.S. and Canada. We now have more than 170 chapters, including new ones in Sweden, Bangladesh and India.

http://citizensclimatelobby...

Re: Climate Change

RogerStreit — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 01:53:47 -0000

I second the motion on Executive Director Mark Reynolds. Watch his ’ presentation at
the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Oct. 18, 2013 http://vimeo.com/78676644.

Re: More wildfires = more warming = more wildfires

RogerStreit — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:20:10 -0000

Extreme weather events and wildfires adversely affect many aspects of our lives. Feedback from thawing permafrost is indeed worrisome.

Our government needs to enact a market-based carbon tax with dividend in order to curtail damage from our carbon output. The legislation is not complicated: A tax is placed on carbon-based fuels at the source. The tax will increase yearly. The money is returned to American families making the carbon fee revenue neutral.

Most economists agree that a carbon tax is a suitable
solution, creating incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The tax will send a market signal to
entrepreneurs and investors, creating clean energy jobs. It will gradually shift consumer demand, production methods, new investment, and technology development towards less emissions-intensive goods and services.

One grassroots, nonpartisan organization, Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL), is building the political will for the solution Democrats, Republicans, and Independents can embrace.

To learn more: http://citizensclimatelobby...

When our government lags behind the scientists and
economists, we need to let our individual members of Congress know that we expect them to act responsibly.

A video of CCL’s conference in Washington, DC. shows how preparation and lobbying can make a difference
http://vimeo.com/69589362

Re: Climate Change Capital founder reveals plan for green energy mega corp

RogerStreit — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:09:24 -0000

My United States perspective is
Great! It is indeed very good news that James Cameron sees economic opportunity in establishing a new giant clean energy company. Last week the Harvard Business Review online published “The Era of Corporate Silence on Climate Policy Is Ending” Companies such as GM, Nike, Intel, Starbucks, Unilever, eBay, Swiss Re, and The Weather Channel are taking a proactive role in climate
policy, and have signed a Climate Declaration Statement. So recent news is very positive.

What’s missing is for the true costs of carbon emissions to be reflected in their price. As long as the cost of greenhouse emissions is not reflected in their price, building a clean economy will be delayed. In the United States, there is a grassroots, nonpartisan organization Citizens Climate Lobby that is building the political will for a refundable, revenue-neutral, carbon tax.

Their plan relies on market forces to nudge consumers and producers to reduce greenhouse emissions and to create green jobs. Putting a price on carbon creates incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Done well, it would gradually shift consumer demand, production methods, new investment, and technology development towards less emissions-intensive goods and services without unduly burdening
poor households.

Business leaders on both sides of the Atlantic should study Citizens Climate Lobby’s carbon fee and dividend proposal. It’s win-win for the environment and for business visionaries.

For more information go to http://citizensclimatelobby...

Re: The Era of Corporate Silence on Climate Policy Is Ending

RogerStreit — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 07:28:00 -0000

I believe that we need to change the conversation to possible solutions. Of course companies that either are being hurt by global warming or see a business opportunity will weigh in. No denying that they will have an impact, perhaps the most important one.

But why give up on grassroots political organizing? Every Wednesday night at 8 PM Eastern, there is an introductory phone call explaining CCL’s history and strategy. You can register here:http://citizensclimatelobby...

Re: The Era of Corporate Silence on Climate Policy Is Ending

RogerStreit — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 03:03:23 -0000

Any disruptive technology will create winners and losers. In the case of climate change, we are increasingly becoming aware that adopting green technology will not be optional.

It is certainly good news that some corporate leaders not only believe that climate change is a risk today, but also that this creates economic opportunities.

What’s missing is a level playing field that allows innovators and entrepreneurs to do what they do best. As long as the cost of greenhouse emissions is not reflected in their price, building a clean economy will be delayed. If we want to keep America competitive internationally, we need a fair price on carbon emissions.

Of course companies should get involved now instead of waiting to see what governments come up with on their own. This change in the dialogue can only benefit American business, and it is necessary to subdue political polarization and end congressional gridlock.

As for “aggressive corporate lobbying” please be aware that one grassroots, nonpartisan organization Citizens Climate Lobby is already building the political will for a solution Democrats, Republicans, and Independents can embrace.

Their plan is a fully refundable, revenue-neutral, carbon tax. It will not increase the size of government. It relies on market forces to nudge consumers and producers to reduce greenhouse emissions and to create green jobs. Putting a price on carbon creates incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Done well, it would gradually shift consumer demand, production methods, new investment, and technology development towards less emissions-intensive goods and services without unduly burdening poor households.

Business leaders should study Citizens Climate Lobby’s carbon fee and dividend proposal and come to the table to negotiate a program that is consistent with free-market principles.

For information go to: http://citizensclimatelobby...

Re: Climate Change: It’s Time to Pay Attention

RogerStreit — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 11:03:24 -0000

You laid out the devastation of global warming: 100-degree temperatures, flooding, intense wildfires, agricultural loss, and health complications like asthma. Global warming is not a hoax; these are things that we have already seen, and they are the costs of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions.

President Obama’s new climate action plan is a very good step in the right direction, but we need to build political will for Congress to participate in the solution, not more of the status quo.

One grassroots group, nonpartisan organization Citizens Climate Lobby is building the political will for a solution Democrats, Republicans, and
Independents can embrace.
http://citizensclimatelobby...

Their plan is a fully refundable, revenue-neutral, carbon tax. It will not increase the size of
government. It relies on market forces to nudge consumers and producers to reduce greenhouse emissions and to create green jobs. Putting a price on carbon creates incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Done well, it would gradually shift consumer demand, production methods, new investment, and technology development towards less emissions-intensive goods and services
without unduly burdening poor households. With a tax and refund policy about 2/3 of households will be better off or the same economically.

As you say “it’s time to stop being a sideline observer and join the fight to protect our planet.”

Check out CCL’s conference in Washington, DC. http://vimeo.com/69589362

Re: RealClearScience - How the GOP Could Win the Climate Debate

RogerStreit — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 23:59:33 -0000

When Republicans stop
wasting time questioning climate science and start to seize the high ground,
they will find a nonpartisan group ready to help them champion a market-based
solution to reduce CO2 emissions.

Citizens
Climate Lobby, a grass-roots group, has a well-thought out specific plan for a
fully refundable revenue-neutral carbon tax.
It will not increase the size of government. It relies on market forces to nudge consumers
and producers to reduce greenhouse emissions and to create green jobs.

Putting a
price on carbon creates incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Done
well, it would gradually shift consumer demand, production methods, new
investment, and technology development towards less emissions-intensive goods
and services without unduly burdening poor households.

A carbon price
can promote economic growth by replacing less efficient tax, regulatory, and
spending policies. Many conservative
economists endorse it. Republicans can
champion it.

For more
information go to http://www.citizensclimatel...

Re: Fashion Indicator Reveals Bear Market

RogerStreit — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:09:39 -0000

This is a very entertaining clip on popular culture, but in my opinion it has no predictive value when it comes to investing.

As Burton Malkiel said in A Random Walk Down Wall Street, “Technical strategies are usually amusing, often comforting, but of no real value.”

BTW, I recently wrote about the danger of over-reacting to all of the negative press about a “Bear Market.” www.keyfeeonly.com/blog

Roger

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