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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There are no policies really affecting the choice to fly or eat meat.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The exemption from fuel taxes is a policy affecting air travel. Also, policies affecting competing modes of transportation.

Similarly, meat isn't priced according to it's true cost, which can be seen as a subsidy.

From my point of view, everything (including the two) should be included in carbon pricing, to prevent a distorted market.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah I agree, what I meant is that as a Swiss citizen there are really no policies driving you towards producing less carbon. Or if there are you do not really notice them in your day to day life. So I am pretty sure the people did this on their own accord.