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Climate Under Conservatives

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Climate Under Conservatives

AIF TEST Episode 127 | 55m 38s

Can a transformative solution built on the conservative principles of free markets and limited government save the planet? Now that the United States is backing out of the Paris climate accord, many believe that any significant reduction to greenhouse gas emissions must be led by the business community. Can such a business-led effort toa promote carbon dividends —

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