State: It's logical to be concerned about the economic impact on South Carolina of the Obama administration's efforts to reduce our nation's greenhouse gas emissions. But equally significant is the cost of inaction, and the benefits our state will reap from a cleaner energy portfolio.
Globally, the 10 hottest years on record all have occurred since 1998. As outlined in a 2013 report from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, this warming trend represents a direct threat to wildlife, water resources,...