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PROJECT PROPOSAL
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Project Proposal
Project Topic: Introducing Carbon taxes as a way of Reducing Global Warming and its Impacts on Global Climatic Patterns
Environmental Problem
Carbon (IV) oxide is the primary cause of global warming. It is one of several trappers heats or greenhouse gases (GHGs), as a byproduct of human activity. Research indicates that greenhouse gases produced by human activity are the principal contributors of global warming where CO2 is the most important of them all. On a global scale, twenty-seven billion tons of Carbon (IV) oxide is emitted annually by human activity. The effects of CO2 in the atmosphere are apparent as the sea levels continue to rise, the melting of Arctic and Antarctic glaciers and climate change.
Point of Policy Focus
As one of the available policies, Carbon taxes prevent a viable approach for global governments towards reducing GHG emission. Hypothetically, Carbon taxes are a cost-effective approach towards reducing the emission of greenhouse gas including C02. Additionally, these taxes can be a regressive in nature, such that they may indirectly or directly impact low-income persons. The regressive effect of a carbon tax can, however, be neutralized by incorporating tax revenues to level the ground for low-income entities. A few countries have adopted the system carbon taxing or a related approach to address the problem of pollution. If the whole world can be convinced of the effectiveness of this approach, a significant stride can be made towards containing the impacts of global warming.

Annotated bibliography
Weitzman, Martin L. “Can negotiate a uniform carbon price help to internalize the global warming externality?” Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists 1, no. 1/2 (2014): 29-49.
As a way to counteract carbon emission which is the leading contributor to global warming, Weitzman, in 2014, explores the possibility of using uniform carbon taxes of deterring excessive emission of carbon. In short, this proposed initiative provides a feasible solution to solving the global warming problem.
Nordhaus, William D. A question of balance: Weighing the options on global warming policies. Yale University Press, 2014.
The author, William Nordhaus, explores the landscape of global warming policy looking at how well they suit the situation. The author acknowledges that the challenge posed by global warming is huge and emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to the problem if policymakers are to realize progress.
Knutson, T. “Early 20th Century Global Warming.” 2016.
The article examines climate data and paints a pattern of global warming progression in the last century. For instance, this gives us a basis on which to build the argument of what exactly was behind the surges of global warming in the identified periods. Here, we will encounter carbon (IV) oxide at the center stage.
Cook, John, Naomi Oreskes, Peter T. Doran, William RL Anderegg, Bart Verheggen, Ed W. Maibach, J. Stuart Carlton, et al. “Consensus on consensus: a synthesis of consensus estimates on human-caused global warming.” Environmental Research Letters 11, no. 4(2016): 048002.
The authors, in this paper, set out to reinforce the argument that humans are responsible for the current global warming situation, a conclusion that is seconded by a majority of authors in this field. Furthermore, human activities are the main contributors to pollution and global warming. In short, it means that the solution to the issue lies 100% on refining the nature of our activities.
Smith, Nicholas, and Anthony Leiserowitz. “The role of emotion in global warming policy support and opposition.” Risk Analysis 34, no. 5 (2014): 937-948.
The authors set out to analyze the role of emotional disposition on policies concerning global warming in the United States. They found that distinct emotions played a major role in global warming policies than negative effect, cultural worldviews, and sociodemographic factors. Finally, this is significant for this project because it lets one know what is at stake when formulating possible solutions, such as introducing carbon taxes.
Kotchen, Matthew J., Zachary M. Turk, and Anthony A. Leiserowitz. “Public willingness to pay for a US carbon tax and preferences for spending the revenue.” Environmental Research Letters 12, no. 9 (2017): 094012.
From a countrywide survey, this paper presents evidence on Americans’ view on the prospects of paying carbon taxes in the future. Also discussed is the public view on how potential revenue from carbon-tax should be spent. Finally, this article will establish how hard or easy it is to introduce carbon taxes to the public.
Bibliography
Cook, John, Naomi Oreskes, Peter T. Doran, William RL Anderegg, Bart Verheggen, Ed W.Maibach, J. Stuart Carlton et al. “Consensus on consensus: a synthesis of consensusestimates on human-caused global warming.” Environmental Research Letters 11, no. 4(2016): 048002.
Knutson, T. Early 20th Century Global Warming.2016.
Kotchen, Matthew J., Zachary M. Turk, and Anthony A. Leiserowitz. “Public willingness to payfor a US carbon tax and preferences for spending the revenue.” Environmental ResearchLetters 12, no. 9 (2017): 094012.
Nordhaus, William D. A question of balance: Weighing the options on global warming policies.Yale University Press, 2014.
Smith, Nicholas, and Anthony Leiserowitz. “The role of emotion in global warming policysupport and opposition.” Risk Analysis 34, no. 5 (2014): 937-948.
Weitzman, Martin L. “Can Negotiate a Uniform Carbon Price Help to Internalize the GlobalWarming Externality?” Journal of the Association of Environmental and ResourceEconomists 1, no. 1/2 (2014): 29-49.