The Green New Deal resolution recently introduced by Democrats in Congress calls for the US to quickly decarbonize its economy, but does not mention carbon pricing, a strategy supported by many economists. In a recent editorial, The Washington Post laid out its case for putting a high price on carbon to encourage decarbonization rather than imposing government mandates.
Getting solar and wind energy to where it's needed could spark a power struggle over power lines.
Congressman Edward Markey takes on climate change as the chair of the new House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.