Riots and trade wars: Why carbon taxes will not solve climate crisis

IN DEPTH | It is widely believed that the energy transition needs high prices on carbon, but implementing this will be far from easy, writes Leigh Collins in the first part of a special report

The gilets jaunes (yellow vest) protests began in France in reaction to tax hikes on motor fuel.
The gilets jaunes (yellow vest) protests began in France in reaction to tax hikes on motor fuel.Photo: AFP/Getty
Published 31 October 2019, 01:02Updated 31 October 2019, 13:44