Asia Pacific > Carbon tax can put dent in Asia-Pacific emissions, IMF says

Carbon tax can put dent in Asia-Pacific emissions, IMF says

Published 10:51 on April 13, 2021  /  Last updated at 10:51 on April 13, 2021  / Stian Reklev /  Asia Pacific, Australia, Carbon Taxes, China, International, Japan, New Zealand, Other APAC, South Korea

A carbon tax of $25/tonne could put a significant dent in Asia-Pacific greenhouse gas emissions, but would have to be raised to three times that level to be in line with a 2C or lower global warming target, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
A carbon tax of $25/tonne could put a significant dent in Asia-Pacific greenhouse gas emissions, but would have to be raised to three times that level to be in line with a 2C or lower global warming target, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).


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