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A Rational Look at Climate Change Concerns & the Implications for U.S. Power Companies |
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Written by Kimball Rasmussen President – CEO of Deseret Power
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 |
[Illustrations, footnotes and references available in PDF version]
There is, perhaps, no subject that currently stands
greater in importance—not to mention confusion, hype and hysteria—than
the topic of climate change (formerly referred to as global warming).
Regardless of man’s influence on the climate, policies under active
debate and consideration could entirely change the way that we produce,
and consume, energy to fuel our economy and lifestyle. This issue spans
the globe, impacting both developed and developing countries. Whether
the planet is in peril, or whether the risk is an artifice, potential
climate change legislation will come with inescapable consequences,
both intended and unintended; yet, the climate benefits may be
negligible.
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