Let’s tax carbon: Ross Garnaut on why the time is right for a second shot at carbon pricing
The system operating in Australia from 2012 to 2014 was economically and environmentally efficient.
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Global shipping has a new climate strategy – it’s vague, obscure and almost noncommittal, but it may be pointing the industry in the right direction
International shipping is a big contributor to climate change, and it doesn’t change quickly, but its companies are starting to invest in cleaner fuels.
The carbon tax wasn’t a ‘slug’ to the economy and Direct Action may be a waste of money
The carbon tax was not a cost or “slug” on the economy – it raised revenue that could be used elsewhere in the economy for public infrastructure or to allow cuts to more economically harmful taxes.
Debate: carbon tax, an optical illusion
The carbon tax is an unpopular and deeply unequal measure. And Sweden, given as an example in this field, needs to be examined more closely.
From Hawke to Shorten: the ALP’s vexed history with the carbon tax
As the new leader of the Labor opposition, Bill Shorten has a number of issues to deal with that have been left over from the previous three years of Labor government. Working out Labor’s climate change…
Cheap oil is blocking progress on climate change
Drivers buy less gas when filling the tank burns holes in their wallets.
Climate change is about to play a big role in government purchases – with vast implications for the US economy
The Biden administration directed agencies to consider the cost of greenhouse gas emissions in their future purchasing and budget decisions. An example shows just how much is at stake.
Maritime commerce and climate change: how effective would a carbon tax on shipping be?
Decarbonising shipping is more urgent than ever. But is a carbon tax the best way to achieve this? Wouldn’t it increase inequalities without sufficiently reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
Your essential guide to climate finance
Key climate finance terms explained by experts.
Tax and dividend: how conservatives can grow to love carbon pricing
Taxing carbon has always been a tricky political sell for conservatives. But a group of establishment US Republicans is touting the idea of a carbon “tax and dividend” as a way to break the deadlock.
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