The plethora of effective alternatives to carbon pricing

Governments have plenty of reliable options to reduce emissions without the need for carbon levies, writes Leigh Collins in part two of a special report

Former California governor Jerry Brown signs SB100, the 2018 law that commits the state to 100% fossil-fuel-freen electricity by 2045. This type of 'command and control' legislation could be enacted by any legislature.
Former California governor Jerry Brown signs SB100, the 2018 law that commits the state to 100% fossil-fuel-freen electricity by 2045. This type of 'command and control' legislation could be enacted by any legislature.Photo: Office of the Governor of California
Published 31 October 2019, 01:03Updated 31 October 2019, 01:28