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Australia has imposed a carbon tax, not on its people, but on the major carbon polluters. The tax will be fully used to compensate people for any rising prices, and to fund research and development of renewable energy.

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Many countries around the world have versions of a carbon tax, with the notable exception of the United States. Some are taxes on carbon fuels, others are taxes on carbon emissions. The link has the information you requested.

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Who Proposed the carbon tax?

Many different countries have schemes for controlling carbon emissions, so a precise answer to your question is not possible.


When was No Carbon Tax Climate Sceptics created?

No Carbon Tax Climate Sceptics was created in 2009.


How will the carbon tax affect us?

It depends on which country you are talking about. In Australia the carbon tax will only be paid by large emitters of carbon dioxide. This will encourage them to reduce their emissions. Compensation will be paid to most people to cover any rises in prices arising from the carbon tax.


Which nations have a cap and trade or carbon tax system in place?

The following nations have a carbon trading system in place, or are committed to implementing one:The member countries of the European UnionNew ZealandSome states of the United States of America - a federal scheme was blocked in the Senate in 2009Some provinces of CanadaJapan - to a limited extentChina has committed to implementing a carbon price in 2011.The Australian government has committed to implementing a carbon tax, to be replaced in due course by a carbon trading scheme, but as at April 2011 has not yet legislated for this.


What is a carbon tax?

A carbon tax is paid by industries and companies that emit carbon dioxide. This encourages them to clean up their factories and workplaces so that they become cleaner, greener, and less polluting. Reducing carbon emissions will slow global warming. In Australia the tax is used to compensate consumers for any resulting rising prices.

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Who Proposed the carbon tax?

Many different countries have schemes for controlling carbon emissions, so a precise answer to your question is not possible.


Why did Julia gillard introduce the carbon tax?

Julia Gillard introduce the carbon tax because we need it to set an example to other countries and to be the first environmentally friendly country. by J.B 9D LSC


When was No Carbon Tax Climate Sceptics created?

No Carbon Tax Climate Sceptics was created in 2009.


What does a carbon cap system do?

A carbon cap is the alternative to a carbon tax.


Who pays the carbon tax?

Large carbon producing industries pay the carbon tax, which like any business expense becomes part of the cost of their product. The tax is designed to encourage them to become greener, cleaner and more sustainable. Considering the size and revenues of the industries, and the basis they calculate the tax on, the resulting effect to the cost of their product is so small as to be insignificant. In some countries, Australia for instance, the tax collected is used to compensate consumers for any (strictly monitored) price rises.


Who is the carbon tax going to affect and how?

In Australia the carbon tax will only be paid by large emitters of carbon dioxide. This will encourage them to reduce their emissions. Compensation will be paid to most people to cover any rises in prices arising from the carbon tax.


What was the First country to propose a carbon tax?

I guess it is Finland. Finland imposed carbon tax in 1990.finland


Should you have Carbon tax?

Yes we should have a carbon tax because it encourages companies that pollute with carbon dioxide to reduce their emissions. This will be better for the world and for everyone in it.


Why do you have a carbon tax?

We have a carbon tax to encourage polluters to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide they emit. If they have to pay for it then they will search for cleaner and greener ways of running their industries.


Who is responsible for carbon tax?

Carbon tax is normally paid by industries that emit carbon dioxide. It is designed to reduce the amount of CO2 emissions, because industries will try to become greener so as to avoid paying the tax.


Will a carbon tax save the World?

A carbon tax will help to slow carbon dioxide emissions, as polluting industries will clean up their factories to avoid paying the tax. Industries that are green and sustainable are helping to save the world.


How will the carbon tax affect us?

It depends on which country you are talking about. In Australia the carbon tax will only be paid by large emitters of carbon dioxide. This will encourage them to reduce their emissions. Compensation will be paid to most people to cover any rises in prices arising from the carbon tax.