Carbon Pricing News
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Hawaii Members are active in the news. We write Letters to the Editor, publish opinion pieces, and join talk shows. Here are the latest articles from across our chapters.
May 30, 2021 - Carbon Pricing - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
by Merle Hayard
Amanda Starbuck’s “Say no to carbon pricing” (Tribune-Herald, May 25) is a positive opinion on the problem of carbon pricing schemes using credits sold to polluters who actually don’t reduce their own carbon emissions, which is similar to the failed pollution cap and trade programs. More…
May 8, 2021 - Citizens Climate Lobby goals endorsed by Biden - The Maui News
by Jeff Stark
I was delighted this week to see that President Biden has decided to join us in our pledge to reach a 30 percent reduction in global greenhouse gases by 2030.
This action puts the U.S. firmly in its once-abandoned leadership position in the global fight to beat the most serious threat our species has ever faced. More…
April 23, 2021 - Climate Change Is More Devastating Than Ever - Civil Beat
by Robert Pearsall and Mark Reynolds
Among the numerous tools needed to bring down emissions, a robust price on carbon is the most effective and foundational. More…
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April 15, 2021 - Resolve to decarbonize Hawaii’s economy - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
by Virginia Tincher
Hawaii has two critical imperatives: reduce carbon emissions and become more self-sustaining. State Senate Concurrent Resolution 44 establishes clear goals to move Hawaii toward a climate safe state with “a statewide commitment to a just transition toward a decarbonized economy.” More…
“The climate crisis has already been solved. We already have all the facts and solutions. All we have to do is to wake up and change.” - Greta Thunberg
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