Tag: Taxes
Back To Nature: A Post-Hurricane Visit To Jamaica
“The road is pocked from the hurricane,” the driver says, “so don’t blame me for the bumps.” Claeon laughs with us, then continues. “I don’t know why they don’t fix it.” As we leave the port, I see a warehouse next to the dock with a collapsed roof. It’s filled … [continued]
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Europe Is Finally Admitting Electricity Is Overtaxed
The leaked European Commission recommendation on electricity taxation landed quietly, but it said something that European energy policy has avoided stating plainly for decades. Electricity is still taxed and loaded with levies as if it were a polluting end product rather than the clean energy carrier Europe increasingly depends on … [continued]
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35th District primary: Greene, Tunney to face off for open state Senate seat
The outcome of the May 5th general election could have big implications for the state Senate, as Democrats hold only a one-seat majority.
Spruce the Bruce offering over $125,000 in community improvement funds
Applications are now open for eligible businesses, property owners and community partners to revitalize and grow through Bruce County’s Spruce the Bruce program. “Spruce the Bruce helps build vibrant, welcoming and inclusive communities,” Heather Hyde, Bruce County’s economic development manager, said in a news release. “This diverse program also supports our agricultural and tourism sectors […]
A Balance Of Incentives & Penalties Works Best For Clean Energy Adoption
Governments around the world invest in fossil fuels for what is often framed as national security. However, there is a basic inconsistency of national investment in fossil fuels with mitigating climate change. Many oil and gas producers falsely claim they are simply meeting demand rather than accruing fabulous wealth. In … [continued]
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