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Intro to Political Science

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A carbon tax is a fee imposed on the burning of carbon-based fuels (coal, oil, gas) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It's designed to incentivize businesses and consumers to shift towards cleaner energy sources by making fossil fuels more expensive.

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