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Label how much co2 is emitted by common products, services and emitters and add a tax to cover the reforestation or carbon capture costs


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Summary

Add carbon odometers to cars, thermostats, stoves, etc.  Either built in or add on.

Add carbon label to utility bill, plane tickets, train tickets, bus tickets, meat, clothes, computers, cosmetics, other products.

Carbon label buildings in some way


Is this proposal for a practice or a project?

Practice


What actions do you propose?

Carbon label and tax everything in all sectors including energy, ag and manufacturing

Require at least some labeling by the government

 


Who will take these actions?

Government and business


Where will these actions be taken?

Worldwide


In addition, specify the country or countries where these actions will be taken.

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Impact/Benefits


What impact will these actions have on greenhouse gas emissions and/or adapting to climate change?


What are other key benefits?


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What are the proposal’s projected costs?


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