John Gage If you are taking steps to become more energy-efficient and transitioning to clean energy options as you replace things over time, you are on the path to thrive in an economy in which the true costs of using … Continue reading →
Economists, scientists, businesses, members of Congress, and state and local officials all support a price on carbon as an effective way to reduce emissions. And, most importantly, everyday Americans across the country support a carbon price as a way to … Continue reading →
To friends concerned about preserving a livable world, In July, U.S. Senators received over 50,000 messages from Citizens’ Climate Lobby members and friends, all asking them to address climate change by putting a price on carbon. That was a big … Continue reading →
Taking Care of Business by Joel Makower, Chairman and Executive Editor reprinted from Greenbuz The conversation about levying taxes on carbon emissions — a controversial one in many countries and practically a third-rail no-no in the United States … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 23, 2018 — Carbon fee and dividend, the solution to tackle climate change proposed by Citizens’ Climate Lobby, has emerged as the default policy in Canada to price carbon and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions contributing to global … Continue reading →
On Tuesday, April 3, 2018, EIV leaders testified in the Senate Committee on Appropriations in favor of funding a carbon pricing study– and they knocked it out of the park. See for yourself here. Many of you have already contacted your Senators, … Continue reading →
What Is the ESSEX Plan? By Michael Shank Economists love it. Republicans love it. Democrats love it. Big multinational corporations love it. Even activists love it. What could possibly garner that much affection? A pragmatic piece of policy that puts … Continue reading →
Gov. Phil Scott doesn’t support the ESSEX Plan to reduce electricity costs and put more money in Vermonters’ pockets. And despite the fact that the plan has the support of business leaders, low income advocates, and environmentalists, he doesn’t want to … Continue reading →
They have no benefit, but their price is high. By George Harvey We already pay carbon taxes in Vermont. Most people do not know this. But for anyone who looks, the information on how much we pay is on the record, and … Continue reading →
By James Hansen and Sophie Kivlehan We are a 76-year-old grandfather and his oldest grandchild, who just graduated from high school in Pennsylvania. We are among 22 plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed by Our Children’s Trust on behalf of young … Continue reading →