C. Technically, it is still possible to solve the climate problem, but there are two essential
requirements: (1) a simple across - the - board (all fossil fuels) rising
carbon fee [2] collected from fossil fuel companies at the domestic source (mine or port of entry), not a
carbon price «scheme,» and the money must go to the public, not to government coffers, otherwise the public will not allow the
fee to rise as needed for phase - over to clean energy, (2) honest government support for, rather than strangulation of, RD&D (research, development and demonstration) of clean energy technologies, including advanced generation, safe nuclear power.
While a high - enough
carbon tax /
fee would provide a financial incentive for organizations to transition off
carbon - based energy, it makes sense for many to anticipate this move by starting an energy transition before it is a
requirement.