Academics are arguing that World War II-style rationing could help fight climate change by slashing greenhouse gas emissions more rapidly and fairly.
In a paper (pdf) published on Feb. 20 in the journal “Ethics, Policy & Environment,” researchers from the University of Leeds in England argue that carbon rationing has been “neglected as a policy option for mitigating climate change.”
“There is a broad scientific consensus that avoiding the most severe impacts of climate change requires a rapid reduction in global emissions. We argue that rationing could help states reduce emissions rapidly and fairly,” the academics wrote. “Our arguments in this paper draw on economic analysis and historical research into rationing in the UK during (and after) the two world wars, highlighting success stories and correcting misconceptions.”…
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