New Report Maps Out the U.S. Road to Net-Zero Emissions
The National Academies study calls for a carbon tax and more government investment in clean energy technology
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After years of being stymied in their quest to define a long-range strategy for dealing with climate change, Democrats suddenly find themselves in the position of doing just that.
Yesterday, they were given a road map.
A report released by an influential group of scientists and other experts paints a picture that is full of optimistic proposals. It envisions the United States carefully building a political and technical foundation over the next 10 years for reaching net-zero emissions between now and 2060.