How much do you know about carbon pricing?
By Luke Haywood and Hannah O’Sullivan – discussing the ETS-2 carbon pricing system, the need for fair revenue distribution, and complementary policies to reduce fossil fuel use and support low-income households.
A small number of politicians are pushing to reverse course on the Emissions Trading System for road transport and buildings (ETS2). However, such a u-turn would fuel the climate crisis and cost European society and the economy dearly. Member states have all the tools to roll out ETS2 fairly and effectively but they need to act now.
Successful carbon pricing in transport and buildings would not only help Europe meet its emissions reduction goals; it could set a global benchmark, inspiring effective climate action worldwide.Â
The development of the Social Climate Plans is a great opportunity to improve the quality of life of citizens by combining the reduction of energy bills with climate protection.
Carbon Market Watch is campaigning alongside eight EU and national civil society organisations for the imminent Emissions Trading System for road transport and buildings and the Social Climate Fund to deliver a fair and effective decarbonisation transition. CMW’s...
Heavily polluting industries are on course to receive the lion’s share of Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) revenue earmarked for Flanders between now and 2030
