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Tax the integrated pollution exposure.

R Wilson

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |October 13, 1972
    PubMed
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    A proposed tax on sulfur dioxide emissions may be less equitable than an alternative. This alternative tax distributes costs based on public health impact, considering pollutant concentration and at-risk populations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental economics
    • Public health policy
    • Air pollution control

    Background:

    • The president has proposed a tax on sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from industrial sources.
    • Current proposals may not adequately account for the differential public health impacts of SO2 pollution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose an alternative taxation method for sulfur dioxide emissions.
    • To align tax burdens with actual public health consequences.

    Main Methods:

    • Developing a novel taxation framework based on public health impact.
    • Calculating tax liability using the product of pollutant concentration and population at risk.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed alternative method offers a more equitable distribution of the tax burden.

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  • This approach directly links pollution levels in populated areas to financial responsibility.

    • Conclusions:

    • An alternative sulfur dioxide tax, based on public health impact, is recommended.
    • This method promotes environmental justice and targeted pollution reduction efforts.