Overview
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Explore a transformative climate solution based on conservative principles in this 56-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the concept of carbon dividends as a potential bipartisan breakthrough for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Learn how business-led efforts to promote carbon taxes with citizen rebates could pave the way for significant environmental change. Hear insights from experts Ted Halstead, Nick Schulz, Mark Tercek, and moderator Gillian Tett as they discuss topics such as border carbon adjustments, corporate lobbying, international perspectives, and the role of organizations like the Climate Leadership Council and The Nature Conservancy. Gain understanding of what individuals can do to support this initiative and examine the potential impact of this approach in the context of U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate accord.
Syllabus
Introduction
Border Carbon Adjustment
Will the administration adopt this
Why Exxon
Corporate Lobbying
Leadership Council
Nature Conservancy
Marianne Smart
Angela Merkel
Marianne Hitt
National Geographic
The Nature Conservancy
Priscilla Newman
Dennis Claire
What People Need to Do
What Can You Do
Don Baker
Climate Leadership Council
Questions
carrots and sticks
Trumps budget
Conclusion
Taught by
The Aspen Institute