Emissions Trading versus CO2 Taxes versus Standards

Media Highlight — Jun 5, 2025

The Economist: “California’s Carbon Market Reaches an Inflection Point”

An article about California’s cap-and-trade program mentions research conducted by a team at RFF.

Media Highlight — May 13, 2025

ClimateBrief: “California Cap-and-Trade: Legislation, New Regulations, and a Deal with Washington State Are All on the Table”

RFF Research Associate Nicholas Roy discusses his recent research on California’s cap-and-trade program.

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.