James Collis
banner
jamescollis.bsky.social
James Collis
@jamescollis.bsky.social
Chair of Citizens' Climate Europe
Member of the EU Climate Change Expert Group for ETS2

Carbon tax nerd: price, rebate & BCA
Fast, fair and effective.
Reposted by James Collis
THE TREES ARE NOT EATING UP THE CARBON WE'RE DIGGING UP FROM UNDERGROUND AND THEN DUMPING IN THE ATMOSPHERE THE TREES ARE NOT EATING UP THE CARBON WE'RE DIGGING UP FROM UNDERGROUND AND THEN DUMPING IN THE ATMOSPHERE THE TREES ARE NOT EATING UP THE CARBON WE'RE DIGGING UP FROM UNDERGROUND AND THEN DU
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
PS. Might even make sense to dinosaur you get to debate!
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
"The stone age didn't end for lack of stones, something better came along, renewables are cheaper, cleaner and generate more and higher paid jobs."

maybe add

"They also make our country more energy independent and improve our import/export trade position."

"lets not invest in more stones!"
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Solid argument made. Tx

I loved the 1 million vs 1 billion example in communicating tricky concepts 💪

I wonder if Michael Mann's example vs Fossil Fuel Industry investment might be worth trying in this context?

From memory it goes something like ...
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
That does suggest developing the political courage to call a spade a spade and then do something about it.
November 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Yes, who got the biggest brexit benefit ? Thanks.
November 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
This is a great, accessible video effort to connect.

How about:
£500 extra in your pocket.

Lib Dems are calling for a fossil fuel tax to save the environment. Good for jobs, good for the economy, good for health and even better for your children.
CPIC - MCC Berlin
Explore the impact of carbon pricing in your country with CPIC. Analyze costs to households, policy design, and social outcomes. Compare scenarios and population groups for balanced policy planning.
www.cpic-global.net
November 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Wanted to give more likes. This is fundamentally what they were elected for, by most voters, even those who voted tactically for Labour.
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM