The airline industry has a plan to limit its carbon footprint. Will it deliver?
Why Coal Persists
Global demand for coal is projected to persist over the next 20 years, with dire implications for climate. Why has coal use endured, and what might be done to limit its use?
As Carbon Pricing Proposals Multiply, What’s the Right Carbon Price?
New carbon pricing initiatives in Washington set ambitious price targets that may not fly in the current political climate. Existing cap and trade markets may show what pricing will work - until the pols catch up.
Getting to the Right Carbon Price
Bipartisan carbon pricing proposals have started to appear at the national level, which begs a question: what’s the right price for carbon? An advisor to California and RGGI carbon markets offers insights.
How Deep Is Oil and Gas Industry Commitment To Cut Methane Leaks?
Will industry follow its word, as put forth in various methane pledges? Its reputation as a cleaner energy source is also on the line.
Lessons From A Decade Of Cap & Trade
Carbon cap and trade is gaining momentum, most recently with China’s plan to build the largest carbon market. What can new markets learn from cap and trade’s past mistakes?
The Future Of The EPA And Clean Power
Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy weighs in on the fate of the Clean Power Plan, and the EPA itself, under current Administrator Scott Pruitt.
Balancing The Benefits And Costs Of Environmental Regulation
The Trump Administration has framed regulation as a drag on the economy and jobs. Yet how much do we really understand about the true benefits and costs of protecting the environment? Two legal and regulatory experts weigh in.
Climate Change Economics
How much should countries spend today to avoid climate change impacts that may be far into the future? A renown economist discusses the emerging discipline of climate economics and explores means of efficiently putting mitigation funds to work.
Clearing The Air: Carbon Tax Or Cap And Trade?
Carbon cap and trade and carbon taxation are two very different strategies to address the challenge of greenhouse gas emissions. A look at the political and economic issues that drive each.