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How to have a Carbon Tax and remain popular
British Columbia is a rare example of a region with a carbon tax.
They make it popular by sharing out the revenue from the tax as a reduction in other taxes.
It appears to be working. CO2 emissions have fallen, both directly and relative to the rest of Canada.
Their economy is also doing fine relative to the rest of Canada, in fact, slightly ahead.
The only fact I can't find data on is whether they are shifting pollution elsewhere (by importing stuff that involves producing a lot of CO2 rather than making it at home).
Sadly, it excludes aviation.
BAsically, I think it's an idea definitely worth trying elsewhere. A group of Republican senators tried, but I don't think they've had any success. However, I do find it reassuring that there are Republicans who are concerned about climate change.
Climate change should not be a party issue - it affects everyone.
They make it popular by sharing out the revenue from the tax as a reduction in other taxes.
It appears to be working. CO2 emissions have fallen, both directly and relative to the rest of Canada.
Their economy is also doing fine relative to the rest of Canada, in fact, slightly ahead.
The only fact I can't find data on is whether they are shifting pollution elsewhere (by importing stuff that involves producing a lot of CO2 rather than making it at home).
Sadly, it excludes aviation.
BAsically, I think it's an idea definitely worth trying elsewhere. A group of Republican senators tried, but I don't think they've had any success. However, I do find it reassuring that there are Republicans who are concerned about climate change.
Climate change should not be a party issue - it affects everyone.