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The mass protests shine a spotlight on the tension between policies that raise energy prices and day-to-day energy affordability.
In the aftermath of the election, what is striking about many of the policy positions of Canada's federal parties is their timidity, especially when it comes to climate change.
Some Californians want to ban people from living in wildfire-prone areas. Behavioral economics offers a less heavy-handed approach to reducing the costs and risks.
Taxation is one tool politicians think they can use to influence the economy and make life fairer for Canadians.
Conservatives worldwide favor carbon pricing, cap-and-trade systems and other innovative environmental plans – just not in the United States.
Climate change could take centre stage during Canada's federal election.
South Africa's recently introduced carbon tax may lead to financial losses in the short term, but it's necessary and will be beneficial in the long term.
The Conservatives' green investment standards may not have a direct impact on emissions. But with a few tweaks, it could be effective and affordable.
From heat stroke to asthma to lyme disease, climate change already poses a serious health risk.
If the climate is in peril, why has the federal government approved a pipeline that will ship close to 600,000 barrels of oil per day from Alberta to British Columbia?
South Africa will introduce the carbon tax which should be used to ensure benefits to poor communities.
Carbon in soil can help with tackling climate change. Maintaining soil quality by supporting farmers through economic incentives and technical approaches is important.
Carbon pricing is the most market-based means of addressing the climate crisis, yet it is strongly opposed by politicians that claim to support free markets.
While trust in politicians and political systems is lower than ever, new research shows the Gillard government kept most of its promises.
We've been here before. In fact we've been going round in circles on climate policy for decades, while the temperature (of the debate, as well as the planet) climbs ever higher.
Given Alberta's innovative spirit and its emissions-reducing results, is this a time for the province to turn its back on carbon policy and tarnish its reputation in a world transitioning to lower carbon?
The bulk of Canada’s agricultural production is in the Prairie provinces.
Environmental taxes encourage consumers to conserve energy or switch to less carbon-intensive fuels.
The Green New Deal has shifted the debate over what to do about climate change.
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Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute
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Researcher in Sustainable Consumption, University of Manchester
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, Monash University
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Senior Industry Fellow, RMIT University
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Director, Centre for Climate and Energy Policy, Australian National University
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CEO at ClimateWorks Australia, Monash University
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Associate Professor, School of Geography, University of Melbourne
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Director, Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy, University of Western Australia
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Adjunct professor, Monash University
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Researcher at the Australian German Climate and Energy College, University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor ANU College of Law and Associate Director of the ANU Centre for Climate Law and Policy, Australian National University
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Professor of Climate and Environmental Law, University of Sydney
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Senior Visiting Fellow in Energy Systems, UNSW
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Professorial Research Fellow, Victoria University
