The Solution
4 STEPS TO SOLVING CLIMATE CHANGE
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A GRADUALLY RISING CARBON FEE
Charge fossil fuel companies a fee for their carbon emissions. This will cut U.S. carbon emissions in half by 2035.
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CARBON DIVIDENDS FOR ALL AMERICANS
Give all the money directly back to the American people through quarterly checks. A family of four will receive about $2,000 per year.
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SIMPLIFIED REGULATIONS FOR BUSINESSES
Remove unnecessary carbon regulations so businesses can innovate and invest in a clean energy future.
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COMPEL OTHER COUNTRIES TO DO THEIR PART
Compel other countries such as China and India to reduce emissions by charging a fee on the carbon content of imported products.