Avoiding Quote by Rajendra K. Pachauri
“Unless a price can be put on carbon emissions that is high enough to force power companies and manufacturers to reduce their fossil-fuel use, there seems to be little chance of avoiding hugely damaging temperature increases”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Climate Change Conference, 2015
Effective carbon pricing must be high enough to compel major emitters to cut fossil fuel use, otherwise climate targets are unlikely.
In simple terms: Strong carbon taxes are needed to curb emissions.
Key Takeaway
Support robust carbon pricing policies.
Themes
environment
economics
policy
climate change
energy
regulation
Mood
concerned
urgent
analytical
Type
statement
policy
informative
When to use this quote
- government policy
- corporate strategy
- investment decisions
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
carbon pricing
market incentives
global cooperation
Questions to Reflect On
- What price level would be effective without harming economies?
- How can developing nations be supported in transition?
A Different Perspective
Political resistance can stall implementation of high carbon taxes.
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