The AWB opposes cap-and-trade legislation, but supports a stronger, cleaner energy future, AWB President Don Brunell writes in his weekly column.
Wind energy, hydro-electric systems, clean coal and other fossil fuels all are needed, Brunell writes.
Now is the time for another look at nuclear energy, too, he says. France gets 80 percent of its electricity from nuclear power, which continues to make stead progress in plant safety and in reprocessing spent fuel rods.
"Like hydro, nuclear energy produces no carbon dioxide," Brunell writes.
Opponents of cap-and-trade are not taking a "do nothing" position on the environment, he says. They just want to make sure Congress does not ignore the costs that are associated with protecting the environment.
