Question

What is carbon tax? Do you support it? Explain your choice in 10 sentences

Answer 1

Carbon tax is a tax on fossil fuels . It is levied on the carbon content of fuels . It is a form of carbon pricing . It is a mode to reduce emission of greenhouse gases . It can be seen as a disincentive tax for the consumption of oil and gas energy . All fossil fuels, such as gasoline, natural gas, coal and oil, are hydrocarbons and give off carbon dioxide during combustion .

Yes I do support it . It is more easier to implement than other cap and trade methods . It makes polluters pay external costs of pollution . It is of greater social efficiency . It increases government revenue . Creates incentive for people to look for other sources of energy such as solar power . It reduces usage of fossil fuels by industries and reduces mass pollution .