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Global Task Force Proposes 16 Levies to Combat Climate Change

2/6/2025

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A bold initiative from the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force aims to tackle climate change by proposing 16 targeted levies on polluters and the ultra-wealthy. From taxes on fossil fuels and plastics to billionaires and financial transactions, these measures seek to generate vital funds for climate action. The proposals will be unveiled at the Cop30 summit in Brazil this November, inviting public input for a collective impact.

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A bold initiative from the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force aims to tackle climate change by proposing 16 targeted levies on polluters and the ultra-wealthy. From taxes on fossil fuels and plastics to billionaires and financial transactions, these measures seek to generate vital funds for climate action. The proposals will be unveiled at the Cop30 summit in Brazil this November, inviting public input for a collective impact.