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Re:Scientists’ warning on affluence by kilotaras on Sunday June 21, 2020 @03:36PM (#23594721)
In this particular case - taxing [carbon footprint of] electricity at source and letting the market do it's magic.

As a bonus point: taxes can be redistributed equally to citizens so it's revenue neutral.

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Re:Scientists’ warning on affluence by adrianN on Monday June 22, 2020 @12:28AM (#23597342)
I'm in favor of a carbon tax, but I believe it would need to be too high at this point to effect change with the necessary speed. Imo a combination of price signals and regulation is needed.
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