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 →
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 →
Ok, so it’s the middle of July. Skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are probably the furthest things from a lot of people’s minds. But for those who cherish Vermont’s snowy winters and everything they bring with them, global warming and the failure … Continue reading →
Montpelier, VT – Vermont legislators today proposed four tax reforms that would: Create jobs and strengthen the Vermont economy, Prioritize low- and middle-income Vermonters, and Reduce the carbon pollution causing global warming. “Our bills are conversation starters,” said Representative Johannah … Continue reading →
Bill to Phase Out Sales Tax in Vermont and Address Climate Change Green Energy Times received the following media advisory, which we believe could be extremely significant, from State Representative Sarah Copeland Hanzas: Who: State Representative Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Rep. … Continue reading →
It has been an up and down week. On the down side, President Trump’s budget is a handbook of climate denialism. He eliminates almost every federal program designed to study, prepare for, or protect Americans from the threat of global warming. On … Continue reading →