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This climate change solution is good for the economy and society

Peer-reviewed literature shows the benefits of a revenue-neutral carbon tax far outweigh the costs, making it a clearly positive climate change solution.

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U.S. Conference of Mayors urges federal government to put a price on carbon

The organization, which is composed of local leaders from over 1,400 cities, passed a resolution advocating for carbon pricing as an essential climate change solution.

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Climate Interactive: Show, don’t tell

Engaging tools like En-ROADS let policymakers explore the effects of different climate policies. Climate Interactive’s Drew Jones explains the tool.

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State of the bill: Where does the Energy Innovation Act stand?

In just over two months, the Energy Innovation Act has gained nearly two dozen new cosponsors and support from major NGOs, faith groups and businesses.

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Carbon Taxes Can Do the Job

Experiences of the U.K., British Columbia, and Sweden prove that carbon taxes have powerful impacts on greenhouse gas emissions when set reasonably high.

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Are Carbon Fees Effective for Reducing GHG Emissions in Transportation?

Rising carbon fees could incentivize rapid innovation and cost-reduction in electric vehicles, spurring a dramatic and rapid shift to cleaner vehicles. 

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D.C. passes strong clean energy bill with price on carbon

The Clean Energy D.C. Act puts a price on carbon and will require the city to source 100% clean, renewable electricity by 2032. It passed on Dec. 18, 2018.

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How does the new carbon pricing bill stack up?

Economist Dr. Noah Kaufman published an analysis comparing the Energy Innovation Act to other carbon fee plans. CCL’s Jerry Hinkle recaps his findings.

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Energy Innovation Act: Strong and comprehensive

By targeting 90% emissions reductions by 2050 and covering all fossil fuel combustion in the U.S., the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act may be the strongest and most comprehensive climate bill ever submitted to Congress.

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