美国征收碳关税：持久性政策还是政策的促进因素？【外文翻译】.doc

本科毕业论文外文
外文题目: US carbon tariffs: enduring policy or policy motivator?
出处: Chartered Accountants Journal October 2009
作者: Sanel Tomlinson and Brett Oliver
原文:
US carbon tariffs: enduring policy or policy motivator?
Sanel Tomlinson and Brett Oliver
In mid-december the world’s attention will be drawn to Copenhagen for what is possibly the plex and broad-ranging multilateral agreement ever attempted by nations – prehensive agreement to provide for the equitable treatment of nations with respect to their contribution to reducing global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The repercussions for global trade are potentially enormous and the world will be hoping that officials can progress an international agreement that pliance cost while safeguarding our future. The question is whether the latest cap and trade legislation on this subject, currently making its way through the US legislative process, will encourage or deter global policy.
If passed into law, subpart 2 of the legislation, titled Promoting International Reductions in Industrial Emissions, would take effect from January 1, 2020. The subpart’s intention is that “all major greenhouse gas emitting nations contribute equitably to the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions” and is the focus of our discussion below.
behind the legislation
China is the world’s largest emitter of GHGs followed by the Un