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Originally Posted by redpoint5
I get what you're saying, but if my utility rates double because we have to build 1000 new nuclear plants in the next 20 years, then my quality of life has been reduced. Not only will my utility bill be higher, but all goods will cost more due to the increased energy price.
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This goes to my point about the free market being short sighted. What is good for the planet on the centuries scale, is difficult to justify in the short term of 20-30 years. Unless we begin to phase in a real carbon tax. And give back tax breaks to the poor and middle class to help them pay for it.