The draft proposal says a carbon tax is “the most impactful and transparent way to achieve meaningful progress on the dual goals of reducing greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions while simultaneously ensuring continued economic growth.” It also proposes a dividend!
Two recent IMF papers address “Are climate change policies politically costly?” This sophisticated analysis focuses on the political headwinds facing a carbon tax (w/o a dividend!!). Recommended for policy wonks and liaisons.
Social media is a headwind for building political will for effective climate change solutions; but the public is increasingly alarmed anyway.
Many solar and wind projects face a problem: getting the energy from where it’s made to where it’s needed. #RegulatoryChangeNeeded
The House passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. President Biden signs it shortly. I has the largest spending on climate matters in the history of the country. See this summary.
Commitments for GHG reductions by countries in advance of the COP26 meeting next week would result in temperature rise of 2.7ª C by end of the century. Alternatives discussed.
A new CA state law bans the sale of small off-road engines (SOREs) by 2024. Here are the economics: Higher cost to buy; lower operating costs. Details.
” … could help the United States halve emissions–-but without a carbon price or other substantial climate policies, reductions fall short.”
A new paper from the Niskanen Center explains why “carbon pricing” is a better way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions than traditional emission control regulations.
CCL’s Communications Director gives a more detailed explanation of the Reconciliation process, especially as it relates the Sept. 15th deadline.
Of the approximately 480,000 school busses in the US, 1,164 are electric. The Infrastructure bill (aka The American Jobs Plan) has $20b to convert the first 100,000 busses to EVs.
Have a friend confused about different policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Here’s a great primer.
