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Financial methods in environmental decisions
Financial methods in environmental decisions

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Carbon taxes

One use of external costs that has been discussed in many countries and implemented in some is a carbon tax. The principle is that the tax would encourage the development of low-carbon energy sources – which are often more costly than fossil fuel sources – while generating funds that could be used to either mitigate the impacts of climate change or subsidise low-carbon fuels.