Combating Global Climate Change: Why a Carbon Tax is a Better Response to Global Warming than Cap and Trade

Authors

Reuven S. Avi-Yonah, University of Michigan Law SchoolFollow
David M. Uhlmann, University of Michigan Law SchoolFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2009

Abstract

Global climate change is the most significant environmental issue facing our nation and the world. There no longer is any question that global warming is occurring. Nor is there any serious debate about whether human activity is the root cause. If we fail to make significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions over the next ten to twenty years, we face the possibility of catastrophic environmental harm by the end of this century.

Recommended Citation

Avi-Yonah, Reuven S. "Combating Global Climate Change: Why a Carbon Tax is a Better Response to Global Warming than Cap and Trade." D. M. Uhlmann, co-author. Stan. Envtl. L. J. 28, no. 1 (2009): 3-50.