We argue that a global carbon price is the only way to effectively tackle free riding in international climate policy, required to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We briefly review the main reasons behind the essential role of carbon pricing, address common misunderstandings and...

Die Möglichkeiten der Menschheit, in die Geosphäre einzugreifen und diese umzugestalten, haben im Verlauf der letzten etwa 200 Jahre massiv zugenommen. Die Intensität der Eingriffe zeigt bezogen auf den genannten Zeitraum ein exponentielles Wachstum. Vor diesem Hintergrund existiert seit...

We are witnessing the spectacular end of a second period of globalization and the return of states in the definition of international order. Within this dynamic of global capitalism, the possibility of an environmental transition or a transition toward an economy of well-being respectful of the...

The study addresses the pressing issue of environmental degradation, pinpointing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as its primary driver, posing a threat to global environmental sustainability, including the member countries of the European Union (EU). Global warming problems persist, but previous...