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GOP Blocks “Extra” Tax on Big Oil

10 June 2008

Senate Republicans blocked a proposal today that would tax the windfall profits of the country’s largest oil companies. The GOP put together 43 votes, which left the Democrats 9 votes short of what they needed to break a filibuster and bring the proposal to a vote.
Democrats had urged Congress to pass the bill, with [...]

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Carbon Tax Opposition Fires Back

27 May 2008

There were some pretty strong opinions on my prior post regarding the proposed carbon tax in Canada. It was great to hear from both sides of the argument.
If you’re interested in more information about the carbon tax poll – and why it might not be a great idea – check out this post from [...]

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Canadians Support Carbon Tax, eh?

26 May 2008

A new study suggests that Canadians may be in support of a “carbon tax” on activities that cause climate change. The McAllister Opinion Research survey, commissioned for the Pembina Institute, revealed that Canadians would not expect such a tax to offset current taxes and would, instead, prefer that the revenue be used to improve [...]

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How Much is Gas Hitting You at the Pump?

23 May 2008

The price of oil has increased, on average, $1/barrel over the past month. The result is that gas is likely to top $5/gallon at the pump this summer – compared to $2.80/gallon last year.
What does this mean in pure dollars? According to the Energy Information Administration (from Department of Energy), the average American [...]

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Gas Prices Killing You?

16 April 2008

You can pray for McCain’s gas tax holiday. You can walk more. You can carpool. Or you can consider not driving a car that takes $100 in gas to fill up…
After my post about going green, a reader – and fellow attorney – sent me a link to a memo that he prepared on hybrids. [...]

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Can Going Green Save Some Green?

15 April 2008

Sigh.
It’s the day after tax season. Folks are tired and cranky (trust me, I get the emails). Nobody likes to pay taxes. And every year, you swear to do better, plan more, save more. Why not actually do it this year?
There are a couple of things that you can do throughout [...]

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Is the UK going green?

13 March 2008

Is the UK going green?
You might think so. Since we’ve been here, we’ve been inundated with organic produce and eco-renovation television programming – my son is even using environmentally friendly diaper wipes.
What else is going green? UK tax policy.
The Chancellor has introduced a new budget which includes a substantial tax on higher [...]

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Bush to Veto Tax Cut Repeal for Big Oil

26 February 2008

On Wednesday, Congress will consider rolling back nearly $18 billion in tax breaks for large oil companies pushed through in 2005. The White House has already voiced its intention to veto such a bill if it passes.
Democrats are hopeful that the bill will pass. Last year, a similar bill languished in the Senate [...]

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London’s Low Emission Zone Tax Expands

5 February 2008

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Last year, the Mayor of London outlined a plan for London’s LEZ (Low Emissions Zone). The plan was derived after a study showing that the City of London has the worst air pollution in the UK [...]

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Go Green or Pay Green

11 November 2007

The UK is pushing ahead with its plans for a greener country. Recommendations for a greener policy include an increase for drivers who opt for larger cars of up to £1,000 under a plan to force people to switch to greener vehicles. The Times is reporting that drivers who choose high-emission vehicles will [...]

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