Environmentalists have the Democratic majority (and a few Republicans) in Congress convinced that a “cap and trade” system on emissions in the United States will make the world greener. But the only thing that will get greener from the more appropriately named “cap and tax” system is Uncle Sam’s wallet — and it will get greener at the expense of your wallets.

Here are a couple of videos, one serious and one humorous, that drive home the point: