The poor will be impacted by climate change to a far greater degree than the wealthy, though all will be affected.
If the carbon fees are rebated to citizens, any price bubbles will be fully compensated for.
Rick Holmes, of Marlboro, is a retired newspaper editor and columnist. MARLBORO-Ho Chi Minh City,
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