Economic policies impact the volume and nature of energy use and pollutants, including greenhouse gases. Government interventions typically include emissions trading, carbon taxes, and excise taxes. The OECD found that tax and subsidy policies influence GHG emissions and energy consumption globally. Current energy tax policies, however, do not align with GHG reduction goals.
Economic policies impact the volume and nature of energy use and pollutants, including greenhouse gases. Government interventions typically include emissions trading, carbon taxes, and excise taxes. The OECD found that tax and subsidy policies influence GHG emissions and energy consumption globally. Current energy tax policies, however, do not align with GHG reduction goals.
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