Americas > Washington carbon market linkage would amplify regional emissions cuts but hurt state revenues -analysis

Washington carbon market linkage would amplify regional emissions cuts but hurt state revenues -analysis

Published 23:54 on March 11, 2025  /  Last updated at 23:54 on March 11, 2025  /  Americas, Canada, US

Linking Washington state’s carbon market with California and Quebec would lead to greater overall emissions reductions but could reduce Washington’s auction revenues and slow local air quality improvements, a new report has found.
Linking Washington state’s carbon market with California and Quebec would lead to greater overall emissions reductions but could reduce Washington’s auction revenues and slow local air quality improvements, a new report has found.


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