Today's politics focuses on the many divides in our nation and it sometimes seems like we are no longer interested in a union. But a group of recent studies and surveys from Yale University suggest that most Americans agree that we should put a tax on carbon. 78% of Americans would agree to a carbon tax that would add about $15-20 a month to utility of energy bills. Of course, the majority of Americans agree on other policy areas too, but that does not mean action will be taken. How should the revue raised by a carbon tax be used? Increased use of solar and wind energy and repair and development of infrastructure were the most popular choices. For more, read about the studies in this article from The Guardian.
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