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Requiring water users to pay for ecological damageRequiring water users to pay for ecological damage

Requiring water users to pay for ecological damage

FEATURE: A conversation with environmental lawyer Karrigan Börk Water diversions can harm aquatic ecosystems, riparian habitat, and beaches fed by…

9 months ago
California’s New Governor Calls for a Tax on Drinking WaterCalifornia’s New Governor Calls for a Tax on Drinking Water

California’s New Governor Calls for a Tax on Drinking Water

Communities throughout the state struggle with dangerous pollutants in their supply, but opponents of the suggested tax say there is…

6 years ago
Why a tax on drinking water is wrongWhy a tax on drinking water is wrong

Why a tax on drinking water is wrong

A statewide tax on drinking water is being considered. (Getty Images) The vast majority of Californians are fortunate enough to…

7 years ago
Taxes on Meat Could Join Carbon and Sugar to Help Limit EmissionsTaxes on Meat Could Join Carbon and Sugar to Help Limit Emissions

Taxes on Meat Could Join Carbon and Sugar to Help Limit Emissions

The idea has met resistance over fears of political backlash Tyson invests in plant-based burger backed by Gates, DiCaprio Move…

7 years ago
Louisiana, Sinking Fast, Prepares to Empty Its Coastal PlainLouisiana, Sinking Fast, Prepares to Empty Its Coastal Plain

Louisiana, Sinking Fast, Prepares to Empty Its Coastal Plain

State weighs buyouts, prohibiting new development, tax hikes Policy could become template for climate adaptation nationwide Louisiana is finalizing a…

7 years ago