Climate measures alone are not enough to cut emissions

A study published in the journal Science shows that stand-alone climate measures like taxes or subsidies are ineffective in significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Analyzing 25 years of policies in 41 countries, the study found only 63 out of 1,500 policies led to substantial emission reductions, averaging 19 percent. The research, led by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Mercator Research Institute, highlights that bans on coal plants or combustion engines alone don’t…