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Alaska’s climate action team suggests the state set up a carbon-pricing system

One option is a carbon tax, an unusual suggestion in a state that depends on oil production.

By Yereth Rosen August 10, 2018
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Alaska, scientists have been saying for years, is on the front line of climate change. Now the climate leadership team appointed by Gov. Bill Walker is on the verge of recommending that the state join other governments in pricing carbon to encourage reductions in its emissions.

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