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by okreallywtf 2810 days ago
Maybe we need progressive pricing?
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Progressive pricing of goods/commodities tied to CO2 emissions as a result of their production/consumption would be good. Transportation, energy, industry, and agriculture account for the majority of US greenhouse gas emission.

Charging heavy consumers at a progressively higher rate will ensure the heaviest emitters pay their share without disproportionally affecting low income or light emitters.

Unfortunately that's no longer possible in the united states due to citizens united.