Reply to post: Re: cripple your own economy

Tech industry thumps Trump's rump over decision to leave Paris climate agreement

Adam 1

Re: cripple your own economy

Cancelling the subsidies. I'd go for that. Can we cancel the diesel fuel rebates for the mining sector while we are doing this "let's not cross subsidise industries"?

There is a tipping point where solar becomes cheaper than coal. That happens this year for many places, even if you make others subsidise the cost of your carbon through higher healthcare costs and general insurance risks.

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