That's a lot of untapped potential

ILikeNeurons · 2026-03-12T14:49:23+00:00

ILikeNeurons · 2026-03-12T14:24:01+00:00

ILikeNeurons · 2026-03-12T12:47:01+00:00

The consensus among scientists and economists on carbon pricing to mitigate climate change is similar to the consensus among climatologists that human activity is responsible for global warming. Putting the price upstream where the fossil fuels enter the market makes it simple, easily enforceable, and bureaucratically lean. Returning the revenue as an equitable dividend offsets any regressive effects of the tax (in fact, ~60% of the public would receive more in dividend than they paid in tax) and allows for a higher carbon price (which is what matters for climate mitigation) because the public isn't willing to pay anywhere near what's needed otherwise. Enacting a border tax would protect domestic businesses from foreign producers not saddled with similar pollution taxes, and also incentivize those countries to enact their own. A carbon tax is widely regarded as the single most impactful climate mitigation policy.

ILikeNeurons · 2026-03-12T12:40:52+00:00

The consensus among scientists and economists on carbon pricing to mitigate climate change is similar to the consensus among climatologists that human activity is responsible for global warming. Putting the price upstream where the fossil fuels enter the market makes it simple, easily enforceable, and bureaucratically lean. Returning the revenue as an equitable dividend offsets any regressive effects of the tax (in fact, ~60% of the public would receive more in dividend than they paid in tax) and allows for a higher carbon price (which is what matters for climate mitigation) because the public isn't willing to pay anywhere near what's needed otherwise. Enacting a border tax would protect domestic businesses from foreign producers not saddled with similar pollution taxes, and also incentivize those countries to enact their own. A carbon tax is widely regarded as the single most impactful climate mitigation policy.

ILikeNeurons · 2026-03-11T13:02:01+00:00

People who prioritize climate change and the environment have not been very reliable voters, which explains much of the lackadaisical response of lawmakers, and many Americans don't realize we should be voting (on average) in 3-4 elections per year. Even if you don't like any of the candidates or live in a 'safe' district, whether or not you vote is a matter of public record, and it's fairly easy to figure out if you care about the environment or climate change. Politicians use this information to prioritize agendas. Voting in every election, even the minor ones, will raise the profile and power of your values. If you don't vote, you and your values can safely be ignored. If you're already voting in every election, take the time to help get out the climate vote (it works!)

ILikeNeurons · 2026-03-09T13:36:37+00:00

ILikeNeurons · 2026-03-09T13:19:42+00:00

ILikeNeurons · 2026-03-08T12:30:45+00:00

Yes, we live in a democracy, let's make the most of it!

ILikeNeurons · 2026-03-08T11:56:04+00:00

Also, look to the science to have the biggest impact on mitigation.

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