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To extend on that, the US releases about 5.1 billion tons of CO2 in a year. Each gallon of gasoline release roughly 20 pounds of CO2. That means that 1 gallon o
by Aunche 6y ago
To extend on that, the US releases about 5.1 billion tons of CO2 in a year. Each gallon of gasoline release roughly 20 pounds of CO2. That means that 1 gallon of gas would be taxed at $7.84 if we pollute at our current rates.
- budgi4 6y agoJust to calibrate that with some prices elsewhere: 1 US gallon = 3.8 litres $7.84 per gallon = $2.06/€1.75 per litre Russia €0.55/$0.65 per litre China €0.80/$0.94 Spain €1.66/$1.95 Germany €1.29/$1.51 UK €1.21/$1.42 Netherlands €1.67/$1.96
- k_ 6y agoTbh, I would be very much in favor of this. I know it's not a popular opinion, but things that pollute this much should not be the easiest/cheapest solution.