Here is a discussion of how the tax on carbon dioxide will affect the economy. I have a quibble with the author's use of the number of pounds of carbon dioxide used per pound of fuel burned. Natural gas (NG)produces more carbon dioxide per pound burned than gasoline or coal. But NG has more energy per pound, so produces less carbon dioxide per unit of output than coal. I agree with the author's point that carbon cap and trade will have serious negative impacts on the nation's economy and our way of life.