FDX: Mmmm, CO2 emissions (Homer-esque)
06-26-2013, 05:52 AM
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FDX: Mmmm, CO2 emissions (Homer-esque)
I've noticed recently on my travel invoices that along with my itinerary, seat assignment, meal, equipment and distance is now "CO2 emissions" in pounds. I see that I will "consume" over 1,500 pounds of CO2 on my next deadhead. Why has this been added?
I seem to recall in a version of the Cap-n-Trade bill (2009?) that did not pass that pilots would be taxed on the CO2 they "consume" going to and from work. Is this tax rearing its ugly head somewhere else soon? When I think of tax I think of the IRS which will orchestrate the ACA this October. Is this carbon tax hidden in the Affordable Care Act?
I seem to recall in a version of the Cap-n-Trade bill (2009?) that did not pass that pilots would be taxed on the CO2 they "consume" going to and from work. Is this tax rearing its ugly head somewhere else soon? When I think of tax I think of the IRS which will orchestrate the ACA this October. Is this carbon tax hidden in the Affordable Care Act?
06-26-2013, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Gunter
I think we should tax health club memberships. You know their CO2 release is waaay up.
EPA's Air Pollution Target: Flatulent Cows - CBS News
"For farmers, this stinks: Belching and gaseous cows and hogs could start costing them money if the federal government decides to charge fees for air-polluting animals.
Farmers so far are turning their noses up at the notion, which they contend is a possible consequence of an Environmental Protection Agency report after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2007 that greenhouse gases emitted by belching and flatulence amounts to air pollution."
06-26-2013, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ClutchCargo
I think there is an option to write a check to one Albert Gore Jr. to offset your carbon consumption. Or you could go out and buy a Hummer.
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06-26-2013, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by scubabri
shush, dont give them any ideas.
EPA's Air Pollution Target: Flatulent Cows - CBS News
"For farmers, this stinks: Belching and gaseous cows and hogs could start costing them money if the federal government decides to charge fees for air-polluting animals.
Farmers so far are turning their noses up at the notion, which they contend is a possible consequence of an Environmental Protection Agency report after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2007 that greenhouse gases emitted by belching and flatulence amounts to air pollution."
EPA's Air Pollution Target: Flatulent Cows - CBS News
"For farmers, this stinks: Belching and gaseous cows and hogs could start costing them money if the federal government decides to charge fees for air-polluting animals.
Farmers so far are turning their noses up at the notion, which they contend is a possible consequence of an Environmental Protection Agency report after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2007 that greenhouse gases emitted by belching and flatulence amounts to air pollution."
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