Reports: Senior former politicians launch fresh push for US carbon tax

Madeleine Cuff
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Bi-partisan group of former lawmakers hatch plan for carbon tax policy to enter force after 2020 Presidential race

A group of bi-partisan political leaders are planning a major policy push for a US carbon tax, in a bid to test Congress' willingness to take action on climate change. Backed by corporates and environmental...

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