Paying for net-zero – The fiscal framework for the UK’s transition
to low-carbon energy
to low-carbon energy
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Author(s)
Hirst, neil
Type
Report
Abstract
Strong action must be taken to achieve the UK’s target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. From a financial perspective, this will require a combination of carbon taxation, regulation and direct government intervention, and the willingness of the public to adapt will be crucial. This paper reviews the options available and calls for wide ranging public debate.
Date Issued
2020-04
Citation
Paying for net-zero – The fiscal framework for the UK’s transition
to low-carbon energy, 2020, pp.1-12
to low-carbon energy, 2020, pp.1-12
Publisher
The Grantham Institute
Start Page
1
End Page
12
Journal / Book Title
Paying for net-zero – The fiscal framework for the UK’s transition
to low-carbon energy
to low-carbon energy
Copyright Statement
© 2020 The authors, produced for The Grantham Institute. This work is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Licence. This licence permits all or part of the work to be copied and shared with others, provided that the original authors and source are credited. The full licence is available at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Identifier
http://www.imperial.ac.uk/grantham/
Subjects
Climate change
net zero
economy
finance
energy
low carbon
environment
policy
subsidies
fossil fuels
Notes
Grantham Institute Briefings and Discussion Papers analyse climate change and environmental research linked to work at Imperial, setting it in the context of national and international policy and the future research agenda. This paper and other publications are available from www.imperial.ac.uk/grantham/publications
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
Discussion Paper 5