by Sara Löwgren
It is a well-known and widely accepted fact that carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion contribute to the greenhouse effect, which in turn leads to warming of the planet and a changing climate. While projects around the world continue to promote renewable energy, the US government spends $4.7 bn annually on fossil fuel subsidies.
Carbon tax is put forward as a solution to our destructive fossil fuel use by environmentalist groups such as Citizens’ Climate Lobby and the PutAPriceOnIt. Let’s have a look at the most compelling arguments.
