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author  Craig A. Severance November 19, 2012  Right now the
climate and energy community is stuck.  There is a growing
consensus, including among conservatives, that it is finally
time for a carbon tax.  Yet, no politician -- especially
President Obama -- seems ready to advance the proposal.  The
previous proposal to do something about climate -- cap&trade --
failed to gain wildly popular public enthusiasm (and we need
this level of support).  While economists thought cap&trade was
the best way to address the carbon pollution that is causing
extreme climate disruption, it wasn't seen as "giving back"
enough to the public.  We Need Work not Wonk .  A recent
American Enterprise Institute conference on a carbon tax showed
broad support for the idea among both Republicans and Democrats.
 Conservatives have long wanted to lower taxes on earnings, and
many have called for taxing consumpti