Reducing Emissions Through Taxation
Government’s plan to apply a carbon tax next year triggers reactions. Academics and environmental activists say this is merely one way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Abdul Manan
August 23, 2021
FINANCE Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati in a working meeting with the Finance Commission of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday, June 29, conveyed the plan to apply carbon taxes next year. Carbon taxation, said Sri, was aimed at curbing carbon emissions which has negatively impacted the environment. The plan triggered several reactions. Environmental activists are saying this is merely one method to reduce emissions, and it needs to be c
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