How the ‘social cost of carbon’ measurement can hide economic inequalities and mask climate suffering

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The social cost of carbon (SCC) is an essential tool for climate decision-making around the world. SCC is essentially a large cost-benefit calculation that helps policymakers compare the benefits of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to the society-wide costs of continued use. Majid Hashemi, Queen’s University, Ontario The Conversation The “right” SCC has long been […]

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