Charles Komanoff

Charles Komanoff, a longtime environmental activist and expert on nuclear power economics, directs the Carbon Tax Center.

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A Bitcoin Mining Exposé Strengthens the Case for a Carbon Tax A Bitcoin Mining Exposé Strengthens the Case for a Carbon Tax

Either tax carbon or send in the commandos.

Apr 20, 2023 / Charles Komanoff

The Manchin-Schumer Deal Could Pay Off—if Congress Acts

The Manchin-Schumer Deal Could Pay Off—if Congress Acts The Manchin-Schumer Deal Could Pay Off—if Congress Acts

If the Inflation Reduction Act survives more or less intact, it could give Democrats the legislative victory they desperately need heading into the midterms.

Aug 2, 2022 / Charles Komanoff

The Climate Movement in Its Own Way

The Climate Movement in Its Own Way The Climate Movement in Its Own Way

A straightforward “price on carbon” was once thought appealing to left and right alike. It is now abjured by both.

May 2, 2022 / Editorial / Charles Komanoff

The Case Against Closing Nuclear Power Plants

The Case Against Closing Nuclear Power Plants The Case Against Closing Nuclear Power Plants

Existing plants like Diablo Canyon obviate the need to draw on fossil fuel generators and should remain in service.

Apr 4, 2022 / Charles Komanoff

Congestion in New York City

Congestion Pricing Is New York’s Green New Deal Congestion Pricing Is New York’s Green New Deal

Charging drivers in NYC could help fix the subways, fight climate change, and reduce inequality.

Mar 18, 2019 / Charles Komanoff and Jeff Blum

Greenhouse Gases

Progressives Need to Get Over Themselves and Support This GOP-Backed Carbon-Tax Plan Progressives Need to Get Over Themselves and Support This GOP-Backed Carbon-Tax Plan

Purist objections scuttled Washington State’s market-friendly carbon tax plan in November. Let’s not let that happen at the national level.

Feb 14, 2017 / Blog / Charles Komanoff

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