Nightmare Climate Scenarios

The economist Martin Weitzman got scientists and politicians to think about the worst-case outcomes of global warming. We’re seeing them happen right now.

Fear of Geoengineering Is Really Anxiety About Cutting Carbon

Research into unproven technofixes isn’t a replacement for eliminating emissions, even if the debate over geoengineering is stuck on that concern.

Germany’s climate election

There is plenty of debate and acrimony, but there is indeed debate about policy solutions.

A To-Do List for the New Climate Activists on Exxon’s Board

After a week when three oil giants were forced to face climate urgency, a guide to what concrete change might look like.

Carbon Taxes Cut Emissions, Not Jobs or Economic Growth

It’s easy to see why infrastructure spending would cut emissions, while creating jobs. Carbon taxes appear to do the same.

Why the Biden Administration Should Propose Carbon Tariffs

Assessing tariffs based on the carbon content of goods is complicated, but will lead to stronger climate policy and better economic outcomes.

Infrastructure means jobs

Jobs vs. environment is an old trope whose time has passed.

How to Judge Biden’s Climate Record

To assess the effectiveness of climate policies, don’t look at today’s CO₂ emissions, instead focus on the trajectory.

It’s Too Late for Big Oil’s Pivot to a Carbon Tax

The American Petroleum Institute is considering endorsing a carbon price. That’s a big shift, but a carbon price alone is not good climate policy.

A tale of two carbon prices

The U.S. is updating a number with the potential to push federal regulations into overdrive.

Conservative climate science

Climate science and economics are inherently conservative, and that may be a factor in Monday's highly-anticipated IPCC report.

The planet needs more New Yorkers

The best thing New York and other cities can do for the climate is to let more people live there.

Nightmare Climate Scenarios

The economist Martin Weitzman got scientists and politicians to think about the worst-case outcomes of global warming. We’re seeing them happen right now.

Fear of Geoengineering Is Really Anxiety About Cutting Carbon

Research into unproven technofixes isn’t a replacement for eliminating emissions, even if the debate over geoengineering is stuck on that concern.

Germany’s climate election

There is plenty of debate and acrimony, but there is indeed debate about policy solutions.

A To-Do List for the New Climate Activists on Exxon’s Board

After a week when three oil giants were forced to face climate urgency, a guide to what concrete change might look like.

Carbon Taxes Cut Emissions, Not Jobs or Economic Growth

It’s easy to see why infrastructure spending would cut emissions, while creating jobs. Carbon taxes appear to do the same.

Why the Biden Administration Should Propose Carbon Tariffs

Assessing tariffs based on the carbon content of goods is complicated, but will lead to stronger climate policy and better economic outcomes.

Infrastructure means jobs

Jobs vs. environment is an old trope whose time has passed.

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