A friend dismisses either a carbon tax or cap-and-trade scheme as just another example of government taking the people’s hard-earned money. How do you respond?

Please make sure that your Essay responses are typed. The essay should be no longer than 2
pages double-spaced with a cover page included. A work cited page must be included citing the
sources you used. If you are unsure how to cite in APA or MLA, I would recommend consulting
with a librarian that can assist you. There are also useful videos on citing available via YouTube.
Instructions: Please use Times New Roman or Arial Black 12-point font size. Make sure it is
double-spaced and that you have answered all the questions.
Argue Your Case
1. Your state’s sole nuclear power plant is shutting down, and you’re attending a hearing on
sources of replacement power. Options include building a coal-fired plant or a combined-cycle
gas plant. Make your choice and formulate an argument to defend it.
2. A friend dismisses either a carbon tax or cap-and-trade scheme as just another example of
government taking the people’s hard-earned money. How do you respond?