carbon tax

British

noun

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

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Last month, the International Maritime Organization, the world shipping body, set about to put in place the first ever global carbon tax under which shippers would be held accountable for their emissions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 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

He adds that any future carbon tax will also benefit them.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2023

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