As the federal government moves backwards on climate action, including pulling the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement, there are new opportunities for states to take the lead. A new report from IATP -- “Don’t Believe the Carbon Market Hype: Why States Should Not Pursue Carbon Markets and What They Can Do Instead” -- highlights this timely opportunity for states to step up on climate change, and decries carbon markets as an effective strategy.
One of the main ways a President influences policy is with his Cabinet picks. President Trump's appointees are no exception and have especially caused a stir with their private-sector connections.