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Energy PolicyApril 20, 2023
A Bitcoin Mining Exposé Strengthens the Case for a Carbon Tax
Either tax carbon or send in the commandos.
Charles Komanoff
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EnvironmentAugust 2, 2022
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.
Charles Komanoff
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Climate ChangeMay 2, 2022
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.
Charles Komanoff
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Environmental IssuesApril 4, 2022
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.
Charles Komanoff
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EnvironmentMarch 18, 2019
Congestion Pricing Is New York’s Green New Deal
Charging drivers in NYC could help fix the subways, fight climate change, and reduce inequality.
Charles Komanoff and Jeff Blum
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EnvironmentFebruary 14, 2017
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.
Charles Komanoff