Q&A: Can ‘carbon border adjustment mechanisms’ help tackle climate change?

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- The article discusses carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAMs), which are a policy tool aimed at addressing the issue of carbon leakage by imposing a carbon price on imports from countries with less stringent climate policies.
- CBAMs are seen as a way to create a level playing field for domestic industries and incentivize other countries to adopt more ambitious climate policies, potentially helping to tackle climate change.
- The article explores the potential benefits and challenges of implementing CBAMs, including concerns about trade disputes, the need for international cooperation, and the potential impact on developing countries.

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