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The Great Climate Debate: Market Solutions vs Government Action
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The Great Climate Debate: Market Solutions vs Government Action

Sunday, April 12, 2026|The Commonwealth Club, San Francisco, CA|by Bay Area Debate Society

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About This Event

Two teams square off on climate change policy approaches. Team A argues for market-based solutions (carbon pricing, innovation incentives), Team B for direct government regulation (emissions caps, green mandates). Timed rounds, cross-examination, and audience judging.

Topics

climateenvironmentpolicyeconomicsenergy

Category

Science

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Date & Time

Sunday, April 12, 2026

6:30 PM UTC - 9:00 PM UTC

America/Los_Angeles

Location

The Commonwealth Club, San Francisco, CA

110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105

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Price

$20

Organizer

Bay Area Debate Society

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