Emissions Trading versus CO2 Taxes versus Standards

Media Highlight — Mar 20, 2025

S&P Global: “Linking Carbon Markets Could Boost Affordability”

RFF research associate Nicholas Roy discusses his thoughts on Washington and California's carbon markets, as well as new research about potential linkage between the two markets.

Media Highlight — Mar 17, 2025

E&E News: “Merging State Carbon Markets Could Cut More Pollution, Report Says”

This piece discusses in detail a new RFF report about a potential linkage between California and Washington’s carbon markets.

Media Highlight — Jun 4, 2024

E&E News: “Tightening Cap and Trade in California Will Help Climate, Group Says”

This story details the findings of a new RFF report in the context of California's evolving cap-and-trade program.

Media Highlight — May 31, 2024

S&P Global: “US Utilities Support Cap-and-Trade Option for Next EPA Gas Rule”

An article about EPA's new rule on natural gas plants pulls a statement that the head of EPA's Office of Air in Radiation made during an RFF Live event.