Climate rules need household support, not just polluter fees, study says
A Nature Climate Change study by an international research team argues that charging polluters alone falls short. Reports warn that job losses and higher household costs mean climate policy must also include direct financial support for families.
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What happened
A study published in the journal Nature Climate Change by an international team of researchers argues that making polluters pay is not enough on its own. A separate evidence review suggests that the move to a low-carbon economy will not affect all people and places equally. Workers may lose jobs and households may face higher prices, according to the reports.
Why it matters
The reports suggest that a fair climate transition requires more than financial support.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 4:20 AM ET: An international team of researchers publishes a study in Nature Climate Change arguing that climate policies must also help households.
- Oct 14, 8:20 PM ET: A separate evidence review suggests that fair climate transitions need more than financial support.
Coverage
- Fair climate transitions need more than financial support, evidence review suggests (phys.org)
- Making polluters pay isn’t enough. Climate policies must help households too, says study (theprint.in)
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