...99 percent confident that the world really was getting warmer and that there was a high degree of probability that it was due to human-made greenhouse gases.
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Rising carbon price is essential to 'decarbonize' the economy - to remove the nation towards the era beyond fossil fuels.
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What this quote means
Increasing carbon prices is necessary for transitioning to a sustainable economy free from fossil fuels.
James Hansen emphasizes that establishing a rising carbon price is crucial for achieving decarbonization in the economy. This transition away from reliance on fossil fuels is essential to combating climate change and promoting a sustainable future. The concept suggests that by making carbon emissions more expensive, it encourages investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency, ultimately leading to a cleaner environment.
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CarbonDecarbonizationEconomyFossil FuelsSustainability
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about climate change policies, one might quote Hansen to advocate for carbon pricing.
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