Aggressive carbon taxation could help US meet targets in Paris agreement
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 15:10
in Earth & Climate
A new study looked at US tax policy as it relates to carbon dioxide (CO2), from 2015 through 2030. The study found only limited short-term opportunities for decarbonization (reducing greenhouse gas emissions) outside the electricity sector. The result is substantial CO2 tax revenue. The findings shed light on future tax policy decisions.