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Most people worldwide back a carbon tax — even if they’d pay it

Last updated: June 20, 2025 3:05 am
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A recent study published in Nature has revealed a surprising trend among people in affluent countries when it comes to addressing climate change and poverty. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the study found that individuals in these countries are willing to support a global carbon tax that would redistribute wealth from the worst polluters to those in developing nations, even if it means taking money out of their own pockets.

Lead author of the study, Adrian Fabre, who specializes in public attitudes towards climate policy, noted that this study is just one of many that have shown greater support for climate-related economic policies than commonly assumed. The survey asked participants how they would feel about a global carbon tax based on individual contributions to climate change. Those with a larger carbon footprint would pay more, while everyone in the world would receive around $30 per month. This would result in a financial loss for those with a higher carbon footprint, and a gain for those with a lower one.

The survey included participants from 12 high-income countries and eight middle-income countries, with Japan showing the highest support for the idea. However, the policy was least popular in the United States, where only half of the respondents supported the tax. Support was higher across the European Union, where per-capita emissions are lower.

The study also highlighted the importance of perceived benefits in maintaining public support for such policies. For example, Canada’s tax-and-dividend scheme initially garnered support when implemented in 2019, but lost favor as fuel prices rose. Ultimately, the government scrapped the policy earlier this year.

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Professor Matto Mildenberger from the University of California Santa Barbara emphasized the importance of integrating economic and climate policies to make climate initiatives more popular. He noted that policies aimed at reducing inequality are political winners, and that the public rewards initiatives that address multiple issues simultaneously.

The study’s findings suggest that there is a growing willingness among individuals in affluent countries to support policies that combat climate change and poverty simultaneously. However, the success of such policies will depend on government action and effective communication of their benefits to the public.

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