'Punitive' tax justified for major pollutors, UK public says

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Three quarters of public support carbon tax with very few people believing business is taking responsbility for its environmental impact

A "punitive pollution tax" for major polluters should be brought in to ensure big business takes its environmental responsibilities seriously, the British public believes. More than three quarters of...

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