Are you ready for an emissions tax on your cheeseburger?

Remember us saying in this post how important it is for all of us to consume less meat and dairy?  It would be better for your health and better for the environment.

Per this article, Germany, Sweden and Denmark are the first countries to consider placing a carbon emissions tax on carbon-intensive food (ie, meat and dairy).

In the model, the tax would raise the price of beef, pork, chicken and dairy, causing people to consume less.  This would have a materially positive impact on carbon emissions and climate concerns.

The tax would also generate significant income for the government, from those who continued to purchase meat and dairy.  This revenue could be used for other environmental causes.

Will it happen in any country this year?  Probably not.

Will it happen?  Yes.