The higher prices for carbon-based fuels would guide energy production to less-damaging sources, encourage consumers to economize on the use of carbon fuels, and raise the returns to scientific research in energy-saving technology.
以碳为基础的燃料的价格会增高，从而导致损害性较少的能源的生产，鼓励消费者节约使用含碳的燃料，并增加对节省能源技术的科学研究。