Jakob Puckett writes in RealClearEnergy that free markets can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions faster than excessive regulations and big government.
- Market forces have allowed America to be a global leader in emissions reductions.
- In Texas, a competitive energy market has allowed the Lone Star State to deploy clean energy while keeping energy affordable and reliable for consumers.
- To reach our climate goals, we should embrace solutions that are rooted in free markets and economic freedom.
“Market based solutions have a long tradition of achieving their goals at a fraction of the cost of traditional regulation, whether that’s reducing pollution, managing water in droughts, or preserving wildlife. It’s time to resurrect them.”
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