Tag #Carbon Tax

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Canada Housing Market Shows Regional Disparities Amidst Resurgence

Canada's housing market is experiencing a resurgence in sales, but prices vary significantly across regions, with Toronto and Vancouver declining while others see double-digit gains; the new Build Canada Homes agency aims to address affordability issues.

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Energy Upgrades Boost Greek Home Prices Amidst Upcoming EU Carbon Tax

Analysis by ReDataset shows energy-efficient homes in Greece command significantly higher prices, with differences reaching 76% in some areas; a new EU carbon tax on fossil fuels from January 1, 2027, will further incentivize such upgrades.

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Denmark's Green Farming Ambitions Face EU Headwinds

Denmark's incoming EU presidency will prioritize climate-friendly agriculture, leveraging its recent domestic success with a novel emissions tax. However, this faces challenges due to ongoing farmer protests and a shift towards deregulation within the EU.

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Greenstone Proposes Climate Compensation for Developing Nations

Economist Michael Greenstone highlights that 85% of projected 21st-century emissions originate outside the US and EU, advocating for rich nations to compensate vulnerable countries for climate damages, conditional on a national carbon tax implementation.

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Canada's Incentive-Based Climate Strategy Reshapes Commercial Real Estate

Canada's new climate strategy under Prime Minister Mark Carney replaces carbon taxes with incentives for sustainable practices in commercial real estate, including a 31% tax credit for eligible properties acquired after January 1, 2024, while also implementing a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (C...

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U.S. Rejects International Shipping Emission Taxes

The U.S. government, under President Trump, formally rejected international proposals to tax shipping emissions, citing unfair economic burdens, urging other countries to join its boycott of related IMO talks, and threatening retaliatory measures.

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Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney Shifts to Center-Right Policies

Facing economic pressures and shifting political landscapes, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has adopted policies resembling those of the Conservative Party, including axing the carbon tax, dropping counter-tariffs on the U.S., and pausing the federal EV mandate.

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Coalition to Tax Private Jets and High-End Flights Aims for €78 Billion Annually

France and Spain joined a coalition taxing private jets and high-end flights to fund climate action, potentially generating over €78 billion annually, according to a study by the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force.

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Dutch Carbon Tax Remains Despite Parliamentary Rejection, Fueling Industry Outrage

Facing industry backlash, Dutch Climate Minister Sophie Hermans will retain a controversial carbon dioxide tax despite a parliamentary vote to abolish it, planning a temporary zero rate in 2026; this has already led to over 1,000 job losses and multiple company closures in the Port of Rotterdam.

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ArcelorMittal Cuts 600 Jobs Amidst European Steel Crisis

ArcelorMittal France announced over 600 job cuts and cancelled a major investment in its Dunkerque plant due to decreased European steel demand, global overproduction, unfair competition, and high energy costs, highlighting the crisis in the European steel industry.

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Climate Crisis: The Need for International Cooperation and Carbon Pricing

The climate crisis demands international cooperation, yet nations face the temptation of free-riding on others' decarbonization efforts. Economists advocate for carbon taxes, but political realities necessitate solutions that balance environmental responsibility with social equity and competitivenes...

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Pouce Coupe Election Highlights Broader Debate on Election-Timed Rebates

A British Columbia court dismissed vote-buying allegations against Pouce Coupe's newly elected mayor, Danielle Veach, after her opponent claimed that a pre-election "Tea and Talk" event constituted an inducement; however, similar events at the federal and provincial levels raise questions about the ...

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