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Hawaii Democrats Are Pushing a Broad Carbon Dioxide Tax

Published April 27, 2020

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Senate Democrats who passed Senate Bill 3150 which would impose a $40 per metric ton tax on of carbon dioxide emissions beginning in 2021, incrementally increasing the tax rate in stages to reach a price of $80 per metric ton by 2030.
Testimony before the Denver City Council Regarding a Proposed Carbon Dioxide Tax

Published August 26, 2019

By Cameron Sholty

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Testimony before the Denver City Council Regarding a Proposed Carbon Dioxide Tax
Research & Commentary: Carbon Dioxide Tax Would Be a Bad Deal for Denver Residents and Businesses

Published August 22, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Research and Commentaries -
$43 Million Annual Tax Would Cost Average Small Business $300 In The First Year
Research & Commentary: Study Highlights the High Costs, Low Environmental Gains of Proposed Massachusetts Carbon Dioxide Tax

Published July 17, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Research and Commentaries -
$755 Tax Increase For Each Bay State Household In First Year Alone
Research & Commentary: Brief Details the Many Faults of a Carbon Dioxide Tax

Published May 2, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Research and Commentaries -
Regressive, Distortionary Taxes Slow Economic Growth, Have Minimal Impact On CO2 Emissions
Don’t Buy The Carbon Dioxide Tax Myth – It Just Means More Government Control

Published February 14, 2019

By H. Sterling Burnett

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The carbon dioxide tax is like the Hydra of myth.
Washington State Voters Reject Carbon Dioxide Tax, Again

Published December 7, 2018

By Joe Barnett

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Tax would have funded 'clean energy' projects
Washington State Voters to Consider a Carbon Dioxide Tax

Published September 19, 2018

By Joe Barnett

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Washington could become the first state to impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions, and the first government anywhere to impose the tax through a direct popular vote, this November.
A ‘Revenue-Neutral’ Carbon Dioxide Tax Is a Lie Targeting Conservatives

Published August 9, 2018

By James Taylor, Jay Lehr (1938 – 2023)

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It's targeting conservatives. Already, a few score congressional Republicans have fallen for it.
- Taxes
- Economy
A ‘Revenue-Neutral’ Carbon Dioxide Tax Is a Lie

Published August 6, 2018

By Jay Lehr (1938 – 2023)

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Global warming activists attempt to win over conservatives by claiming a carbon dioxide tax can be “revenue neutral.”
U.S. House Passes Resolution Opposing Carbon Dioxide Tax

Published July 25, 2018

By H. Sterling Burnett

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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution “expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy,” by vote of 229 to 180.
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
The True 97 Percent Consensus: Congress Delivers Another Carbon Dioxide Tax Beat-Down

Published July 20, 2018

By James Taylor, H. Sterling Burnett

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Editorial, Legacy Climate Change Weekly -
Climate Change Weekly #292
States Consider Carbon Dioxide Taxes

Published May 7, 2018

By Kenneth Artz

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Several state legislatures, including those of Connecticut, Hawaii, and Utah, are considering establishing a tax on carbon dioxide on emissions from fossil fuel use.
Another Carbon Dioxide Tax Proposal Fails in Washington State

Published March 22, 2018

By H. Sterling Burnett

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The state of Washington’s latest attempt to pass a carbon dioxide tax has failed.
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Vermont Carbon Dioxide Tax Proposals

Published June 20, 2016

By Tim Benson

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Two separate carbon dioxide tax proposals were introduced in the Vermont House of Representatives during the 2015–16 sessions. While both these proposals failed, proponents of the carbon dioxide tax are expected to make a big push in 2017.
Research & Commentary: Rhode Island Carbon Dioxide Tax Proposal

Published May 5, 2016

By Tim Benson

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Research & Commentary: Rhode Island Carbon Dioxide Tax ProposalA carbon dioxide tax proposal promoted by Energize Rhode Island was introduced in the Rhode Island House of Representatives on January 27.
Research & Commentary: Bill to Introduce a Carbon-Dioxide Tax on Fossil Fuels is a Bad Idea for Utah

Published February 25, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Research and Commentaries -
Taxes On Utahans Could Increase By $381 Million By 2026
Research & Commentary: Hawaii Carbon-Dioxide and Gas Tax Would be a Major Burden for Families and Businesses

Published February 6, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Research and Commentaries -
Regressive Gasoline Tax Would Top Out At $33.16 Per Barrel In 2035
Research & Commentary: Giant Carbon-Dioxide Tax Bill a Horrible Idea for the Empire State

Published November 23, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Tax Would Begin At $55 Per Ton In 2022, Increase By 5 Percent Annually Through 2025, Between 2 Percent And 10 Percent Annually From 2026 To 2051
Research & Commentary: Establishing Carbon-Dioxide Tax after COVID-19 Pandemic a Bad Idea for New York

Published March 26, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Carbon-Dioxide Taxes Do Little To Reduce Emissions, Act As Regressive Tax
Research & Commentary: After COVID-19 Pandemic, Even Less Justification for Worthless, Regressive Carbon-Dioxide Tax in Washington

Published March 25, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Research and Commentaries -
Carbon-Dioxide Taxes Do Little To Reduce Emissions, Act As Regressive Tax
Research & Commentary: Carbon-Dioxide Tax Still a Bad Deal for Massachusetts Residents

Published March 12, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Research and Commentaries -
Tax Would Start At No Less Than $15 Per Ton, Cap At $60 Per Ton
Research & Commentary: Hawaii Carbon-Dioxide and Gas Tax Would Be a Big Burden for Hawaii Families and Businesses

Published February 9, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Regressive Tax Would Cap at $80 Per Ton In 2030
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
There Is No Revenue-Neutral Carbon-Dioxide Tax

Published December 4, 2020

By H. Sterling Burnett

Opinion -

Editorial, Legacy Climate Change Weekly -
Climate Change Weekly #380