What Will Happen to U.S. Carbon Pricing under Trump?

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Date

March 8, 2017

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Media Highlight

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Houston Chronicle

"Speaking at CERAWeek by IHS Markit Wednesday, Richard Newell, president of the Washington think tank Resources for the Future, said he doesn’t think so. 'I don’t think they’re at risk,' he said. 'California is very aware of its importance as a state. They’ve taken on the mantle of being a leader at the regional and local level and view themselves as an international voice on climate.'"

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