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state’s carbon emissions to half of 1990 levels by 2050. In fact, while in Congress,
Inslee co-sponsored a 2008 amendment acknowledging this regulatory paradox
known in some circles as “carbon slippage.”
“[I]ncreased costs associated with compliance may unintentionally cause
domestic industry to divert new investments and production to facilities located
in countries without commensurate greenhouse gas regulation,” Inslee and cosponsor Rep. Mike Doyle, D-Penn., wrote in their bill.
Cement, aluminum and glass are only a few of the industries that could be affected in
America by carbon regulations, pushing production to countries without environmental limits.
Ash Grove Cement
“Attempting to reduce CO 2 emissions
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without having a proven, economically viable
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control would simply drive U.S. producers out
of business,” Lesslie said.
“S i n c e n o a l t e r n a t i v e
building material exists,
demand will remain even if
U.S. production is eliminated
through regulation.”
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