Carbon tax
Successful UK carbon pricing reform needs new carbon taxes and a new net zero-aligned carbon market
Dr Ben Caldecott argues the row currently raging between Treasury and BEIS over whether to introduce a new carbon tax or UK emissions trading scheme presents a false choice
If government is serious about net zero, it must implement a UK Emissions Trading System in 2021
The Chancellor is reportedly considering a hike in carbon prices to help raise revenues and accelerate the net zero transition, but as Dr. Danial Sturge and George Day argue, carbon pricing is complex and won't deliver net zero emissions on its own
'Very concerning': Crunch time for 'green Brexit' as trade deal deadline looms
Reports may have suggested that the UK and EU have reached agreement on incorporating the Paris Agreement into any trade deal, but with just 12 weeks to go until the Brexit transition period ends huge uncertainties and risks remain for the green economy...
At what price? Zero Carbon Commission backs economy-wide £75 a tonne carbon tax
Carbon tax could generate £27bn by 2030 that could be invested into Covid-19 recovery efforts, emerging green technologies, and cushioning against any rise in household bills, campaign group argues
Green expert group to lead UK tax reform project
TransformTax initiative spearheaded by Green Alliance to assess how UK tax system could be better used to benefit environment and drive low carbon lifestyles
Microsoft inks 500MW solar deal as it outlines suite of fresh sustainability steps
Tech giant also touts further carbon removal efforts, $50m innovation investment, an expanded carbon tax, and a new 'sustainability calculator' for customers
How best to solve a problem like carbon pricing?
A new OECD report weights up the pros and cons of a host of carbon pricing options, from cap and trade systems to flat fuel taxes
Can a national carbon price be made fair and effective?
Conventional fiscal thinking needs to be turned on its head to implement a fairer, more effective approach to net zero, according to the authors of a new report
Green Party: Your guide to the Green New Deal
The Green Party is promising to invest more than any of its rivals in tackling climate change - here's what you need to know
IMF: Global carbon tax 'single most powerful way' to tackle climate crisis
Much stronger fiscal policies are urgently needed to lower carbon emissions, according to International Monetary Fund
Advocates of a universal "Carbon Dividend" should beware the limitations of government
Making a carbon dividend model work in practice is harder than you might think, warns Edward Birkett
Global briefing: Climate change key priority in groundbreaking NZ 'Wellbeing Budget'
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Net Zero: Whether it is negative emissions technologies or natural solutions, incentives are needed
Two reports new argue policy measures are needed to establish a market for greenhouse gas removals and drive rewilding across the UK
South Africa set to introduce long-awaited carbon tax in June
The levy will make polluters report and pay for their emissions, but experts say the starting rate is too low to spur a rapid shift to clean energy
Trudeau's environmental record on the line in Canada election year
October's parliamentary elections may hinge on the recent pipeline nationalisation and the government's carbon tax plan
MPs and Lords demand answers from Perry on capacity market and carbon tax
BEIS Committee raises concern over EU's suspension of Capacity Market, while Lords Committee wants answers on plans for a no-deal Brexit carbon tax
Governments must deliver reformed tax system for green future, industry body demands
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants calls on governments to deliver a 'tax evolution' to focus charges on pollution and natural resource use
Green shoots? Democrats take control of House in US elections
Mid-term election results prompt hope of renewed progress on climate action in US, after gains for Democrats in the House and key state governor seats
Polluter pays: How can governments build public support for carbon taxes?
Study co-authored by Lord Stern argues governments should focus on building public support for strong carbon pricing, rather than limiting themselves to economic arguments
Could an economy-wide carbon tax boost public support for climate action?
Policy Exchange report argues a unified carbon tax in the UK with revenues paid as a dividend to taxpayers could cut emissions and tackle carbon leakage
Reports: Senior former politicians launch fresh push for US carbon tax
Bi-partisan group of former lawmakers hatch plan for carbon tax policy to enter force after 2020 Presidential race
Singapore to bring in carbon tax from 2019
Large emittors in Singapore will be charged S$5 per tonne of carbon dioxide from next year, with further price hikes in the pipeline
'Falling well short': Energy taxes failing to deliver for climate, says OECD
Major new analysis from OECD finds energy taxes around the world are far too low to deliver environmental benefits or deep emissions cuts
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