externalities

Germany Brings Back EV Subsidies to Boost Electric Car Sales

Germany is preparing to reintroduce major subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) in an attempt to boost both green transport and…

2 weeks ago

Sugar Tax Shake-Up: UK Plans to Target Milkshakes and Dairy Drinks

The UK government has launched a consultation to extend the soft drinks industry levy (SDIL)—commonly known as the sugar tax—to…

1 year ago

New York Launches $9 Congestion Toll to Combat Gridlock

New York City has introduced a $9 congestion pricing toll for vehicles entering central Manhattan during peak hours. This policy…

1 year ago

AI’s Thirst for Power: The Environmental Cost of Artificial Intelligence

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought its environmental footprint into sharp focus. Data centers, the powerhouses behind…

2 years ago

Paris Triples Parking Charges for SUVs in a Push for Greener Streets

In a landmark decision, Parisians have recently voted in favor of tripling parking charges for SUVs, a move aimed at…

2 years ago

UK Government to ban disposable vapes

In a significant move to address the increasing prevalence of vaping among young people, the UK government has announced plans…

2 years ago

New Zealand’s U-Turn on Groundbreaking Smoking Ban

In a significant policy reversal, New Zealand's government plans to scrap the "generational smoking ban," a groundbreaking law aimed at…

2 years ago

South Africa’s Vape Tax: A Cloudy Future for the Booming Industry

In June 2023, South Africa will impose a flat excise duty of R2.90/ml on nicotine substitutes, including vaping products. This…

3 years ago

Swap to Stop: A Bold New Plan to Snuff Out Cigarettes

In a world-first initiative, one million smokers in England will be encouraged to trade cigarettes for vapes in the innovative…

3 years ago

Juul Coughs Up $462M to Settle State Cases Over Teen Vaping Epidemic

Juul Labs Inc, the e-cigarette giant, is coughing up $462 million to settle allegations by six US states, including New…

3 years ago

Greece launches €200m solar subsidy program to boost renewable energy adoption

Greece has launched a new subsidy program to encourage more households and farmers to install solar projects and small storage…

3 years ago

Utah’s Social Media Laws: Will They Protect or Harm Kids?

Utah has just passed some sweeping legislation aimed at protecting children and teens from the negative effects of social media.…

3 years ago

Is the internet a merit good?

In 2021, the Biden Administration announced the roll out of the Affordable Connectivity Program – low cost and high-speed internet…

3 years ago