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Yeah for NY! This is the way to go. The problems raised are real and should not be a reason to give up, just to make a plan that takes them into account. The first point, that there is no technology available, is summarized in this article http://www.technologyreview.com/Energy/17297/ in which an MIT expert says that: sequestration technology (which requires some form of capture) is increasingly ready for prime time, but the required policy lags behind. The other issue is that we will be out-competed by other states who don't impose a carbon cap is resolved by providing local generators with long term provider contracts that assure them economic viability. Based on recent Sup Ct decisions a State can restrict interstate trade as long as there is a sufficient public policy reason. So carbon capture and sequestration is technologically feasible as long as the producers are not going to be underpriced by dirty foreign plants and this can be avoided by protecting the cleaner technologies with econonic policies.
Go Elliot!

I applaud the governor's move because frankly, somebody needs to go first, someone's gotta start, someone's gotta step up. There is the "volunteer" philosophy at the federal level, this whole air of "Yes, global warming is an issue and needs to be addressed....and we'll go last."

The US needs to go FIRST. The US needs to put aside the immediacy of the pocketbook and look ahead to the larger picture of the human race. It is time to stop thinking of the impact to the individual, and start looking at the greater picture. It is time TO START. And if this administration won't step up, then screw them, the State will. I agree with one of the callers - I do not mind a hike in my electric bill if it is for a good reason. Like the future of my kids and the future of the human race.