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A carbon tax is currently more about government control than stopping thermal pollution. In my situation an electric car is not realistic in terms of range and purchase price. If solar and wind work for you that's great. Geography and weather patterns vary from county to county so a one size fits all plan is not possible. Here micro- hydro electric power and natural gas diesel buses with bike racks work best. Yes, we will have to revisit nuclear power too. We are used to pumping fuel from tanks in the back of pick up trucks to run irrigation pumps. We can revert to wood gas and bio diesel if the need arises. The reason rural people use trucks is because the roads are often dirt. Snow requires a higher ground clearance. Farmers are shifting to diesel trucks and drilling their own gas wells. Some are using solar panels for milking operations that need reliable power. If you are a Leftist then join a co-op. The rest of us prefer to make other arrangements.