Many NGOs are looking at other economic signals from government policies. Reducing harmful subsidies for timber, oil and gas production, mining, etc. The idea of harmonization is interesting. There is potential to leverage action on ecotaxes in the USA through harmonization with other countries. Must start small this is a lesson from ecotaxes.
Environmental taxes are usually sidelines to a larger mission.
For example environmental taxes are sometimes enacted to remediate environmental pollution or to support the cost of regulation. Environmental taxes are rarely enacted on their own. Once enacted, environmental taxes tend to survive. If you appreciate the information we provide, please support our work. Make a donation or become a member of Global Policy Forum.