social cost of carbon
The social cost of carbon refers to the economic estimation of the damages caused by each additional ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted into the atmosphere. It quantifies the monetary value of the long-term harm inflicted on society in terms of climate change impacts, such as disruptions to weather patterns, rising sea levels, and health risks.
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