How do we cut down on emissions from steel, cement, and plastic?

Re:How do we cut down on emissions from steel, cement, and p... by sirmike_ on Tuesday August 27, 2019 @05:38PM (#20814654)

No, just no. adding extra taxes will not do anything to solve the climate problem. It will only put first world countries at a disadvantage to 2nd and third world who will continue along using coal and other cheaper forms of energy.

Why would I pay more taxes just to have them come back to me? No. Just no!

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Re:How do we cut down on emissions from steel, cement, and p... by bryanlarsen on Tuesday August 27, 2019 @05:55PM (#20814824)

> It will only put first world countries at a disadvantage

My second link is a plan to avoid this free-rider problem

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Re:How do we cut down on emissions from steel, cement, and p... by mac01021 on Wednesday August 28, 2019 @06:49AM (#20818520)

Technically the oil company or steel importer would be paying the taxes, you would just be paying increased prices for consumer goods and electricity.

And think about it: if I fly across the country on a private jet, or heat my mansion to 80 degrees throughout the new England winter, or build a million cars to sell overseas, I am doing harm to you and your loved ones. I should reimburse you. And that's exactly what this policy is.

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