Energy Switch — Season 1, Episode 11: Policies to Reduce CO2

Episode synopsis

Carbon-based fuels provide more than 80% of global energy. To reduce emissions will take time and money. What are the benefits of a carbon tax? Or would it be more effective to encourage carbon-reducing technologies? Dr. Billy Pizer, the Vice President of Research and Policy Engagement at Resources for the Future, and Sasha Mackler, the Executive Director of the Bipartisan Policy Center discuss.

About Energy Switch

Energy Switch brings together two renowned experts from government, NGOs, academia and industry, with differing perspectives on important energy and climate topics. Hosted by renowned global energy expert, Dr. Scott Tinker.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1How Should We Respond to Climate Change?
• E2Future of Natural Gas
• E3Solar & Wind Power the World? Part 1
• E4Solar & Wind Power the World? Part 2
• E5Is Hydrogen our Energy Future?
• E6Investing in our energy future
• E7New Geopolitics of Energy
• E8More Nuclear Power? Part 1
• E9More Nuclear Power? Part 2
• E10Making Energy More Sustainable
• E12Does the US Need Oil & Gas Industry?