The prudent answer is probably not. Of course, this does imply that cautious policy-makers should eliminate existing taxes on gasoline and electricity. Furthermore, restrictions on coal mining and oil drilling should also be eased. Since environmentalists have been quick to justify increased regulations based on CO2's supposed negative effects, one would hope that intellectual honesty would lead them to consider a neutral policy based on CO2's known positive effects. Material published in Carolina Journal may be reprinted provided the Locke Foundation receives prior notice and appropriate credit is given.
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