Baby steps by Malaysia towards high-income economy Nov 2, 2009
I trust that consideration will be given to levying green taxes which are sufficiently high to affect behaviour positively. For example, there could be a tax on usage of electricity, with a reasonable exemption level for the low income group, such that consumers are encouraged to be more energy efficient. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
I was too confident: Manuel Oct 30, 2009
" In the past 12 months, much had been learned about the extent of the interconnectedness of the global economy, and about the speed of effects of regulatory failure in the United States. "But perhaps more importantly, we were all struck by the extent of the asymmetry of the impact," he said. In all emerging market economies, the financial sector had held up remarkably well. In the south, it was however the productive sector that took the biggest knock as the markets for exports collapsed as a... (Business Report, South Africa)
Balancing the budget to improve fiscal health Oct 22, 2009
Members also favoured the introduction of green taxes ... Green taxes would also spur technological innovation, said members. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Survey: ACCA members want increase in 'sin' and luxury goods tax Oct 19, 2009
"The introduction of green taxes such as a plastic bag tax will spur technological innovation in order to promote sustainable development and green initiatives," Lopez added. - BERNAMA. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
transcript of the webchat Oct 16, 2009
Peter Knight: What does the government intend to do about the rise in fly tipping, brought about by the increased cost of disposal, brought about by so called green taxes like Landfill Tax. All that these taxes do is deter people from using proper facilities. (10 Downing Street)
Move towards eco-friendly initiatives to rejuvenate economies Sep 24, 2009
It makes sense that Malaysia is warming up to green taxes as an alternative option to raise revenues ... Although goods and services tax has been bandied about as one solution to increase taxes, green taxes too are being studied ... Given that corporate and personal earnings have fallen, can Malaysians stomach new green taxes that would further erode income. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Leading the way Sep 23, 2009
If the human race keeps reproducing at this rate then there will be no need for debates on climate change or green taxes because we will be in the midst of either a 3rd world war, or a mass outbreak of disease etc. To be honest the way things are going at the moment it's the best thing that could happen to Planet Earth. (BBC News -- Americas)
Corporate Responsibility agenda still tops Sep 23, 2009
Q: To take CR to the next level, should policy makers introduce more incentives, green taxes or investment allowances. Shukri: We are already in a highly regulated industry. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Lib Dem plan for 1m-property tax Sep 21, 2009
" The party says its pledge to raise basic income tax thresholds to 10,000, which it argues will lift four million people out of tax, will cost 16bn. The new charges on properties valued above 1m will help pay for the measure alongside existing taxes on higher earners and a raft of green taxes. 'Arrogance'Mr Cable will seek to contrast the Lib Dems' "upfront" approach with that of the Conservatives and shadow chancellor George Osborne who he will say is hiding his true intentions from the... (BBC News -- UK)
Taxes that help protect the environment Sep 7, 2009
Green taxes are in fashion globally ... Just as green-striped ties are in vogue, tax designers worldwide are creating green taxes ... Regulations alone fall short of the measures needed to protect the environment; green taxes are essential. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Harrabin's Notes Jul 25, 2009
They admit that there's such understandable distrust among drivers of the government's so-called green taxes on motoring that it is easy to miss some of the underlying truths ... More on green taxes in coming weeks. (BBC News -- Science)
Drivers 'don't trust' road taxes Jul 24, 2009
Inconsistency over justification for green taxes "tarnished their image", according to the transport committee. Ministers should also abandon the link between unpopular congestion charge schemes and transport funding, it adds. (BBC News -- UK)
House Passes Global Warming Bill Jun 27, 2009
Britain's Taxpayer Alliance estimates the average family there is paying nearly $1,300 a year in green taxes for carbon-cutting programs in effect only a few years. by BeckieBest June 26, 2009 5:11 PM PDT. (CBS News)
WTO: Climate Change Fight Trumps Free Trade Jun 27, 2009
WTO's opinion on green taxes, contained in a 166-page joint report with the U.N. Environment Program, is an indicator to policy-makers that the Geneva-based body won't allow its trade rules to be used as a catch-all excuse for rejecting laws aimed at combating climate change. "Trade is a friend and not a foe of the environment," said WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy in presenting the report. (Newsmax)
WSJ: Climate bill would be 'biggest tax in American history'... Jun 26, 2009
Britain's Taxpayer Alliance estimates the average family there is paying nearly $1,300 a year in green taxes for carbon-cutting programs in effect only a few years. Americans should know that those Members who vote for this climate bill are voting for what is likely to be the biggest tax in American history. (The Drudge Report)
South Africa: Treasury Plans Green Taxes Jun 4, 2009
com: South Africa: Treasury Plans Green Taxes (Page 1 of 1). South Africa: Treasury Plans Green Taxes. (allAfrica.com)
Green taxes up but tax breaks remain minimal Jun 3, 2009
3bn in green taxes over the last year, but the government increased green tax breaks by just 130m according to research by UHY Hacker Young ... 4% of all green taxes, government policy is still geared towards punished polluters rather than rewarding environmentally responsible taxpayers ... 9bn in green taxes, but handed back just 1,075m to environmentally friendly taxpayers. (Accounting Web, UK)
* Its time to change direction and do better on climate change May 18, 2009
In the UK, an Opinium survey shows that most voters think green taxes are mainly for raising cash rather than the environment, and 7 out of 10 are not willing to pay more in taxes to combat climate change. At the same time, the proposed solutions for the problem of global warming have been awful. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Caution urged on green tax effect Apr 8, 2009
The 2000 fuel protests were evidence of the public reaction to green taxes. The think-tank IPPR has warned the UK Chancellor not to use green taxes to plug the hole in government finances ... A government source insisted that increased green taxes did have a role to play in future. (BBC News -- Science)
Caroline Petrie's suspension shows a failure of common sense Feb 7, 2009
Green taxes are imposed on elements of society where the funds raised do nothing to improve our environment; draconian measures are proposed to force people to comply with recycling. As a population, we are continually lied to, bullied and penalised by governments and businesses as they jump on the climate change bandwagon, using it as a marketing tool and a stick with which to beat us. (Telegraph.co.uk)
