Governments around the world are developing policies to address the “carbon loophole” by differentiating between internationally traded products based on their carbon intensity. While these initiatives differ in the scope … Continued
The past two years have seen rapid development of climate and trade policy, including the announcements of an EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), U.S. congressional proposals for border carbon … Continued
Estimates suggest that up to 45% of the global emission reductions needed to get to net zero will be achieved through technologies that are not currently available. We need low- … Continued
The United States and the European Union announced on 31st October 2021 a re-establishment of transatlantic trade flows in steel and aluminum. Both parties committed to joint action through a … Continued
There is an 8-billion-ton hole in how advanced countries like the United States think about addressing climate change. It’s equal to one and a half times all U.S. annual CO2 … Continued
The United States chemicals manufacturing industry has a distinct carbon efficiency advantage compared to other major producing countries. This conclusion is supported a new analysis of five major bulk chemicals … Continued
As major developed economies continue to decarbonize at home, they import huge amounts of carbon in the form of goods manufactured in carbon-intensive countries and consumed within their borders. This … Continued
Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and duration, placing unprecedented strains on the U.S. electric grid and power systems. At the same time, rapid decarbonization as we switch to … Continued
Early opposition to border carbon adjustments has described the policy as too complex to design, too burdensome on companies and on government, and too high risk for global trade. Yet … Continued
The Climate Leadership Council commissioned CRU International Ltd., a global commodity markets intelligence firm, to study the impact of its carbon dividends plan on the U.S. steel industry. The Council … Continued
The United States has a window of opportunity to act decisively on climate and ensure a livable planet for future generations. The international community has set a goal of achieving … Continued
This study by NERA Economics Consulting compares the carbon dividends plan to a set of regulatory policies designed to achieve the same emissions reductions.
A first-of-its-kind study underscores America’s striking carbon efficiency advantage over its key trading partners.
U.S. manufacturers across industries are highly carbon efficient compared to most of their key trading partners. As a result, America makes goods with far fewer emissions than almost any country … Continued
The typical household in 8 out of 10 income brackets comes out ahead with the carbon dividends plan, both nationally and in 38 states, according to this study by Oxford Economics.
According to a new analysis by Thunder Said Energy, the Council’s carbon dividends plan would unlock $1.4 trillion in new U.S. capital investment, create 1.6 million jobs, reduce U.S. carbon emissions by 57% by 2035 and enhance American competitiveness.
The Climate Leadership Council’s Bipartisan Climate Roadmap is the product of two years of dialogue among its Founding Members.
George P. Shultz and Ted Halstead outline12 reasons a national carbon fee is the most cost-effective, environmentally ambitious and politically viable climate solution.
Economy-wide carbon price is an incredibly powerful tool for reducing emissions, but carbon pricing policies across the world are riddled with exemptions that undermine climate progress.
This report shows how the Council’s carbon dividends plan would produce emissions reductions three times greater than the Obama administration’s policies would have, exceeding the U.S. commitment in the Paris Climate Agreement.
George P. Shultz and Ted Halstead outline the top ten reasons why rebating all carbon fee revenues directly to the American people is the most popular, equitable and politically viable climate solution.
According to this modeling by Resources for the Future, the Council’s carbon dividends plan would achieve 50% U.S. CO2 reduction below 2005 levels by 2035.
Co-authored by renowned senior statesmen, this report marks the first time Republican leaders have put forth a concrete, market-based climate solution.
Ted Halstead explains why we are failing to reduce emissions in time, and how a carbon dividends plan could overcome the psychological, economic and political barriers to climate action.
This analysis by the Treasury Department shows carbon dividends will enhance family incomes for the average household in seven out of ten income brackets.