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Federalism in the Greenhouse
This policy brief examines the tension between state-led and federal-led climate legislation, advocating for a "hybrid" approach to a federal cap-and-trade program that preserves the role of states to maintain innovation and emissions reductions.
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Document type: Policy brief
New Climate Federalism: Defining Federal, State, and Local Roles in a U.S. Policy Framework to Achieve Decarbonization
This research paper by the World Resources Institute presents a 'New Climate Federalism' framework developed through dialogues with U.S. government officials. It outlines a collaborative model where federal, state, and local governments leverage their respective strengths to achieve decarbonization, emphasizing that federal standards should act as a floor rather than a ceiling to allow for more ambitious subnational action.
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Document type: Research paper