This week British Columbia passed North America's first carbon tax, a big step toward tying sustainability, transportation and market forces. Why can't the rest of Cascadia build on the example?
The tax has been in the works for a while but I missed the passage until I arrived in Vancouver Friday night and noticed it was all over the papers and TV. Looking back, I can't find a single reference in mainstream Seattle-area media.
This policy is huge news because it stands to begin discouraging emissions while making taxation more progressive. Here are some interesting first takes:
-- There are some links to more details and praise for the potential environmental impact here.
-- The business community is glad that there's finally a law, according to yesterday's Globe and Mail.
-- The Tyee looks at whether the tax is fair, here.
-- Progressive Economics points out some flaws yet ends up praising the idea here.
Ummmmm
Quebec passed North America's first carbon tax six months ago. Please give credit where it's due.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2007/06/07/carbon-tax.html
Posted by: John | February 28, 2008 at 15:00