Send me a messageIn this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I talked personal carbon allowances with Prof Denise Baden from Southampton University and Associate Prof Tina Fawcett from Oxford University.Episode highlights:Carbon Allowances: Denise and Tina explained why such a system, could be a key player in our fight against climate change.Incentivizing Low Carbon Choices: We explored the potential of creating economies of scale for low carbon products. Fairness and Implementation: While there are hurdles, the potential benefits in terms of encouraging sustainable choices can't be overlooked.Key Takeaways:Historical Parallels: Comparisons to the EU ETS scheme demonstrate that, persistence could result in tangible benefits. Net-Zero Transition Tool: If successful, this scheme could exist for about 20 years or so, guiding us towards net-zero and then retiring once we get there.The Struggle of Vested Interests: However, high-carbon lifestyle enthusiasts might not welcome this change with open arms.Here are Denise and Tina's links:Tina's explanatory YouTube videoDenise's dabaden.com andGreenStories.org.ukThe video version of this episode is at https://youtu.be/lNmKQCQi7hkAnd as ever, stay Climate Confident!Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters: Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Stephen Carroll Roger Arnold And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper
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