carbon tax

noun

1. a tax on the emissions caused by the burning of coal, gas, and oil, aimed at reducing the production of greenhouse gases

Example Sentences

The Greens claim increasing taxes on the wealthiest and a carbon tax would raise up to £150bn a year to fund a range of promises.

From BBC

The Greens also plans an economy-wide carbon tax – a charge on any activities that produce carbon dioxide – that they say would also apply to airlines.

From BBC

There is heated debate over agriculture’s emissions footprint and a proposed carbon tax.

From BBC

Rick Steves has done so much to introduce Americans to valuable cultural experiences, and I commend what the article described as his “self-imposed ‘carbon tax’ on his tour company” and bold local philanthropy.

From Seattle Times

Citing recent inflation, you unsuccessfully asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to suspend the increase of the national carbon tax that ultimately went into effect at the beginning of the month.

From New York Times