Tax the meat - the most important "sin" tax

Conscious Capitalism

A meat tax¹ is a tax levied on meat and other animal products to help cover the health and environmental costs of using animals for food.

But why are we even talking about Meat Tax? Because

• Global food systems account for over one-third of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

• Livestock drinks over 50% of the freshwater supply.

• Animals provide only 1% to …