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So, again, you're not telling me how this solves climate change besides by making poorer.
by TurkishPoptart 3y ago
So, again, you're not telling me how this solves climate change besides by making poorer.
- adrianN 3y agoI guess you missed the part about reducing carbon output then. And a carbon tax can of course be made revenue neutral with a dividend, if your government is socially inclined.
- TurkishPoptart 3y agoI'm sorry and I'm trying to address this in good faith. How does this change anything besides making Italian grandparent poorer? He's still going to use AC, even if it costs double.
- adrianN 3y agoHe might opt for solar panels to power his ac. I hear that it’s usually sunny in Italy when it’s hot. The power company too might opt for solar panels instead of gas. With a dividend he might come out richer than before if he manages to reduce his carbon output sufficiently.
- TurkishPoptart 3y agoItalians are on average very poor compared to Americans. Who has money to put solar panels in an apartment they don't even own? This is not a reasonable suggestion, and either way, taxes the consumer for wanting to be comfortable.
- adrianN 3y ago800W of panels hanging from your balcony or windows and an inverter costs a few hundred Euros and you recoup the costs in less than five years.