Carbon tax

The case against introducing a carbon tax in South Africa

A carbon tax is an environmental tax on energy sources that emit carbon dioxide. By taxing the burning of fossil fuels in proportion to their carbon content, the primary purpose of such a tax is to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and thereby slow global warming. This article explores the arguments for and against introducing a tax on carbon in South Africa at this point in time.

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