So it is no surprise to see Chinese coal - fired power plants frustrated, and the nation is losing its opportunity to leverage adoption of clean energy technologies with higher electricity prices. (scientificamerican.com)
For example, a tax on fossil fuel burned would spur investment in cleaner energy technologies, such as renewables or nuclear power. (scientificamerican.com)
The policies include the establishment of carbon pollution standards for power plants and increased funding for clean energy technology over the coming decades. (wamc.org)