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Climate policy
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Climate Politics
With Trump, China Emerges As Global Leader on Climate
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Full Speed Ahead
Shipping Plans Grow as Arctic Ice Fades
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Turning Point: Landmark Deal On Climate Is Reached in Paris
In what could be a turning point, the world’s nations reached an agreement in Paris that would commit them to cutting emissions and keeping global warming below 2 degrees. Although the pledges are not binding, the deal includes a review process to determine if countries are meeting their commitments.
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How British Columbia Gained By Putting a Price on Carbon
Seven years ago, British Columbia became the first jurisdiction in North America to adopt an economy-wide carbon tax. In a Yale Environment 360 interview, economics expert Stewart Elgie explains how the tax helped cut the province’s fossil fuel use without hurting its economy.