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July 21, 2014

Australia Repeals Tax on Carbon Emissions 
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Australia has repealed laws aimed at curbing global warming by charging
corporations for carbon emissions. The repeal of the carbon tax was a
key promise of right-wing Liberal Party Prime Minister Tony Abbott. His
critics say Australia has now become the first country in the world to
undo progress on climate change. During the first year the tax was in
place, emissions dropped by their largest amount in more than two
decades. Last year was Australia’s hottest year on record.

 

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