As global warming continues to instill fear in many people, America is on the right track in preventing future climate change. President Barack Obama's environmental policy plan of a market-based cap-and-trade system seems to be a logical and possible solution.
When the Clean Air Act of 1990 was in effect, a cap-and-trade system was designed to reduce sulfur emissions, which cause acid rain. As a result, sulfur emissions were reduced 22% lower than the mandated levels. By having this history as a perfect example of how a cap-and-trade system can work.
A cap-and-trade system is necessary in reducing the world's newest environmental concern--carbon emissions. America should be excited for a cleaner environment, and having a helping hand in the process.
Nicole Widger
York College of Pennsylvania
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