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Carbon tax
If a carbon tax helps lower emissions, why doesn't the U.S. have one?
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 29, 2021
The tax has been a contentious topic among Washington lawmakers, but the U.S. is behind industrialized nations in not having one in place.
How will the world respond to the European Union's proposed carbon border tax?
by
Andy Uhler
and Daniel Shin
Jul 19, 2021
Scott Barrett of Columbia University thinks countries may adopt their own trade-oriented approaches to battling climate change.
How might putting a price on carbon work to curb emissions?
Mar 3, 2021
One way to pay directly for the cost of climate damage from fossil fuels is to impose a tax on carbon.
A tax on red meat is imminent, researchers say
Jul 6, 2020
For years, analysts have been working to find financial tools for curbing certain behaviors.
Are Republicans softening on carbon taxes?
by
Jed Kim
Sep 12, 2018
A few GOP lawmakers are bucking the party line by backing a tax on CO2 emissions.
The argument for implementing a carbon tax
Dec 15, 2016
The world is embracing sustainability, says one Marketplace contributor.
Canada will have a carbon price. Will the US?
by
Jed Kim
Oct 4, 2016
The policy will have to balance pushing climate goals with not getting too far ahead.
For public good, not for profit.
To cut emissions, Canada could expand carbon pricing
by
Jed Kim
Jul 19, 2016
If Canada rolls out carbon pricing nationally, how will it affect the US?
Are low oil prices an opening for a carbon tax?
by
Scott Tong
Jan 5, 2015
If a tax is not imposed on carbon-dioxide emissions, gas is artificially underpriced.
The value of 'second-best solutions' to global warming
Jun 23, 2014
Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says we need a carbon tax to prevent a global-warming catastrophe. But if Congress won't act?