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ENVIRONMENT: French govt panel recommends steep carbon tax for 2010

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2009-7-29 6:08am

A report on taxation of carbon-based emissions in France is set to considered by the government. According to leaked details, the report recommends a charge of 32 euros for every tonne of carbon dioxide emitted in 2010, rising to 100 euros in 2030.