By applying a cost to carbon, regulation would encourage investment in cleaner, more efficient power plants and accelerate decommissioning of older, dirtier facilities, argues Mr Rogers.

• 罗杰斯提出，通过为碳排放付出一定代价，监管将鼓励投资更清洁、高效的电厂，加速老旧、污染较严重设施被淘汰的进程。