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Global Survey: 94% Support Carbon Tax to Fight Climate Change

6/26/2025

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A sweeping global survey of over 40,000 individuals from 20 countries shows overwhelming backing for a carbon tax to combat climate change and poverty. An impressive 94% of Japanese participants endorsed the tax, while only half of Americans were on board. The findings indicate that merging climate action with inequality measures could boost public support, even amid resistance from vested interests.

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A sweeping global survey of over 40,000 individuals from 20 countries shows overwhelming backing for a carbon tax to combat climate change and poverty. An impressive 94% of Japanese participants endorsed the tax, while only half of Americans were on board. The findings indicate that merging climate action with inequality measures could boost public support, even amid resistance from vested interests.