Australia

It is unusual for people to be campaigning FOR a new tax.

But that is exactly what is happening around Australia during the last year.

If people want a new tax there must be a very good reason.

What better reason could there be than to help save our planet.

While it is cost effectiveness to pollute our atmosphere it will continue. A tax, properly used, could change the cost effectiveness balance and provide funding to develop clean energy sources.

There is danger is giving governments access to new taxes. The funds form taxes are not always used for the purpose stated at the time of introduction.

This video provides describes one groups approach to campaigning for Carbon Tax.