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Re:UK offshore wind prices come in 40% cheaper than gas in r... by b3orn on Thursday January 15, 2026 @04:49PM (#46639820)
Carbon tax is not about offsetting emissions, it's about disincentivising fossil fuels.
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Re:UK offshore wind prices come in 40% cheaper than gas in r... by krferriter on Thursday January 15, 2026 @05:11PM (#46640096)
It is about disincentivizing fossil fuels because there are negative externalities which are not priced-in absent the carbon tax.
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