Is a Carbon Tax the Best Way to Slow Climate Change? | Above the Noise

PBS Learning Media
Contributed By
PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
carbon tax carbon emissions cap and trade policy environment yellow vest France climate change carbon dioxide methane UN report natural disaster California wildfire greenhouse effect green energy tax credit program renewable resources atmosphere pollution fossil fuels energy resources gas tax KQED Above the Noise PBS Digital Studios
Subjects
Science STEAM
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Audience
Classroom Teacher / Educator
Related Resources

Is a Carbon Tax the Best Way to Slow Climate Change? | Above the Noise

The UN’s latest report shows that climate change is happening a lot faster than scientists originally predicted. As a result, there’s a renewed interest in carbon taxes as a way to slow the effects of climate change. The problem is, it’s not always a popular solution as opponents argue it would unfairy hurt the poor--as we’ve seen play out in France lately with the Yellow Vest protests. Would a carbon tax work to fight climate change?
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

Unfortunately, we were unable to load the necessary assets to access this site.
Try reloading the page to verify your network is still working.

If the problem persists, please verify that https://cdn.caeducatorstogether.org/ is not blocked by your network firewall. You may need to reach out to your agency's Network/IT support staff to get access.

For any questions or further assistance please contact us at support@onelearningcommunity.com