carbon tax

British  

noun

1. a tax on the emissions caused by the burning of coal, gas, and oil, aimed at reducing the production of greenhouse gases

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carbon tax

Mr. Carney won early support by canceling his predecessor’s carbon tax, rolling back planning requirements for construction and proving a shrewd political operator.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Coal is also uncompetitive against gas under the EU's carbon tax scheme.

From Barron's ● Mar. 31, 2026

An earlier proposal to apply a blanket carbon tax or levy - which would have been a world first - was dropped.

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2025

As prime minister, Trudeau legalized marijuana and enacted a national carbon tax that officials say will reduce the country’s emissions by a third by the end of this decade.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024

For example, participants were asked whether they saw climate change as a serious threat, whether they supported a carbon tax on fossil energy, or whether they would plant trees themselves as part of the solution.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2024