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Climate-Change Carbon Fee on Fuel in Massachusetts May Be Headed for Shelf

Climate-Change Carbon Fee on Fuel in Massachusetts May Be Headed for Shelf

The drastic reduction in traffic and changes in the economy during the coronavirus emergency have dampened enthusiasm for a carbon fee on gasoline and diesel in Massachusetts – including among residents and the state's governor. A new poll released by Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance – which opposes the carbon fee – suggests that residents of the state are cooling on the idea of a Transportation and Climate Initiative carbon fee on fuel.

The drastic reduction in traffic and changes in the economy during the coronavirus emergency have dampened enthusiasm for a carbon fee on gasoline and diesel in Massachusetts – including among residents and the state's governor. A new poll released by Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance – which opposes the carbon fee – suggests that residents of the state are cooling on the idea of a Transportation and Climate Initiative carbon fee on fuel.…