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IMO we should be parameterizing solutions, not prescribing them. Any thing which produces < X grams of CO2 per KM should be subsidized. (or whatever the real m
by maerF0x0 4y ago
IMO we should be parameterizing solutions, not prescribing them.
Any thing which produces < X grams of CO2 per KM should be subsidized. (or whatever the real metric should be).
2 problems arise if not done that way
1. The market distorts away from suitable alternatives towards specific items (which may only been greenwashed, btw)
2. As future products progress they actually are disincentivized despite being superior, unfortunately laws and governmental programs seem to be sticky long beyond their usefulness
- ZeroGravitas 4y agoOr, a carbon fee and dividend. Which would put gas prices up, make everything else relatively cheaper and reward effificiency.
- asdajksah2123 4y agoAgreed. I was providing an example, but if this was a step the govt took, it should certainly be parametrized.