-By Zola Berger-Schmitz, ‘19C, Music and Environmental Sciences, and Cassidy Schwartz, ‘18C, Environmental Sciences and International Studies
The European Union and Canada are in the forefront of efforts to find policy solutions to rising temperatures and to counter climate change. They are at center stage in demonstrating how innovative policies can be tested and implemented among countries struggling to meet energy and greenhouse gas emissions targets.
These infographics illustrate 1) the EU cap and trade system that is designed to link carbon markets across member states; 2) how EU members, Canada and other countries are putting a price on carbon emissions; and 3) how countries are measuring progress towards emissions targets and implementation of the Paris Agreement.
