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Climate Policy: Opportunities and Obstacles

Provided by: Council on Foreign Relations
Articles/Websites Grades 9-12, ap-college

Synopsis

  • In this collection of articles, students will read about the economic and environmental implications of government policies to mitigate climate change.
  • Students will learn about examples of international policy collaborations, different options for climate policy, and the considerations for equity and fairness in public policies.
  • Students will learn about the Montreal Protocol, Kyoto Protocol, and Paris Agreement and market-based strategies such as subsidies, carbon tax, and cap-and-trade systems.
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Subjects: Economics, Civics, History
Authors: CFR Education
Region: Global
Languages: English

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