Archive for January, 2010
Taxing Emissions
In 1998, the International Conference on the Changing Atmosphere drew scientist and decision-makers from 48 countries to brainstorm policies aimed at reducing global warming. Policies that were established include raising fuel prices, taxing emissions, and launching several programs that encourage people to participate in environment-friendly practices. Scientists suggest that applying the same restrictions on NF might be necessary, especially no that the use of this gas in production is at its peak.
But while implementing restrictions on the use of gases that harm the environment may reduce emissions, policies do not eliminate the consequences. Even if the products made using NF are heavily taxed, companies will continue to take them, offsetting the taxes, levied by the government by simply increasing the price of their product. As long as there is demand for these products, companies will provide them. Sooner or later, harmful gases will contaminate the atmosphere unless everyone makes a concerted effort towards environment protection by avoiding products that have negative effects on the environment.
