Interview: Author Peter Barnes on the 'Cap and Trade' initiative

Tuesday, 01/23/07 12am

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Peter Barnes is a former journalist and author of numerous books on the environment.

His latest book is called "Capitalism 3.0: A Guide to Reclaiming the Commons."

Barnes recently gave testimony on climate change to the Vermont Legislature, and suggests that the state should consider a
variation on the so-called "Cap and Trade" initiative.

He spoke with Mitch Wertlieb about his testimony.

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