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National Academy of Science Urges Carbon Tax

Posted by samzenpus on from the let-the-flamewar-begin dept.

eldavojohn writes "Moving for the first time from a cautious message to a message of urgency, the National Academy of Science has advised the United States government to either adopt a carbon tax or cap and trade legislation. This follows a comprehensive study in three parts released today from the National Academies that, for the first time, urges required action from the government to curb climate change."

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  1. Its a good idea, but must replace Income Tax by CokeBear · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The only way to sell it to the masses would be to promote it as the elimination of Income Taxes. Set a date (20 years?) by which point income taxes will be eliminated, and slowly ramp up the Carbon (GHG) tax while reducing income tax over the same period of time.

    What? You're opposed to eliminating Income Tax?

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