Change is in the Air: The Foundations of the Coming American Carbon Market

On the eve of the American Presidential election, the Mission Climat of Caisse des Depots in Paris id delighted to present its most recent Climate Report:

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“Change is in the Air: The Foundations of the Coming American Carbon Market”.

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Contents

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Introduction

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The American emissions landscape

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20 Years of US climate policy

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Private players mobilize

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Cities, states and regions set their own emissions targets

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The US Supreme Court gets involved

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Congress takes up the climate change policy debate

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Presidential policy

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What does the future hold?
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This report details the climate policy initiatives launched by private actors, cities and states, discusses the legislative proposals being considered by the United States Congress, and explores how American efforts may impact the international carbon market.

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