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> We should also start taxing carbon emissions. Yes, but not without developping the alternatives. For example, in France, the government decided to raise the
by ealhad 8y ago
> We should also start taxing carbon emissions.
Yes, but not without developping the alternatives. For example, in France, the government decided to raise the taxes on gas and especially diesel — but at the same time, the small train lines are being shut down, so people living in the country aren't to happy.
- WA 8y agoPeople in the country usually pay a lot less rent/housing. Paying more for transportation is to be expected if you don't live in a city. If they don't like it, they could try to move to a city and swap their high transportation cost for higher rent.