Global rich must pay more to tackle climate crisis, says architect of Paris deal

Laurence Tubiana, one of experts behind 2015 agreement, calls for taxes or charges on consumptionRich individuals in all countries must pay more to tackle the climate crisis, whether through taxes or charges on consumption, one of the architects of the Paris agreement has said.There is a growing consensus on the need for some kind of global wealth tax, with Brazil, which will host the Cop climate summit next year, an enthusiastic supporter. Continue reading...