Tag Archives: EU Emission Trading Scheme
Nature’s way
Today the Financial Times reports on an interview with Alistair Phillips-Davies, the head of SSE, an energy company. Mr Phillips-Davies called for a review of government policies on funding renewable energy. [1] His comments are eerily similar to some made … Continue reading
Combination of EU ETS and fee and dividend
One of the most sensible ways of putting a price on emissions is the fee and dividend scheme devised by James Hansen of Columbia University. It is also probably the most acceptable for those on the right which would prefer … Continue reading
Right wing and fossil fuel subsidies
Reuters reports: “The British government unveiled draft tax breaks on Friday to drive investment in shale gas production, in what it termed the most generous shale incentives in the world.” Oh dear. Another “right wing” government subsidising fossil fuels. What … Continue reading