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The problem with the carbon tax

Kiyo Dörrer
March 15, 2024

Burning carbon, so coal, produces cheap electricity – but also tons of emissions. Why don’t we just tax that? Many regions and countries have introduced a carbon tax. Can a carbon tax stop us from polluting?

https://p.dw.com/p/4e82h
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