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John P. Wihbey

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Professor John Wihbey takes a look at the political implications of a carbon tax in his article in Yale Climate Connections. In “Pros and Cons of a Carbon Tax: Key Issues,” posted July 20, Wihbey says such a tax might “unite” those on the political right and left. (CO2 graphic from Yale Climate Connections.)

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