Anthony Kim writes for The Daily Signal on how free trade and clean energy go together.
- A recent report from the World Trade Organization and International Renewable Energy Agency found that free trade has been vital to the deployment of renewable energy worldwide.
- Open markets and free trade allow for greater competition and innovation of energy sources, benefiting the planet and economies alike.
- As the world looks to address climate change and other energy issues, it should look to free economies and capitalism, not big government mandates.
“It’s good to keep in mind that advancing free trade is a key policy action for effectively facilitating a healthy environment. The pragmatic, lasting way to ensure a cleaner and more sustainable environment lies on the path of spreading and enhancing the freedom to trade, which leads to dynamic, competitive innovation.”
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