I think back to when I switched from believer (small b) in anthropogenic global warming to Skeptic, and I started saying this was all about higher taxation and fees, government control of the economy and energy sector, along with a loss of freedom, liberty, and life choices. Many skeptics said I was wrong that this had nothing to do with science. And once again
Reducing Sugar Consumption Through Taxation Could Help Fight Climate Change, New Study Finds
Reducing sugar consumption could help fight climate change and promote sustainability, according to a new study. The study from the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) revealed the potential for climate and sustainability by reducing sugar consumption. The study found that reducing sugar consumption by redirecting land used for sugar to alternative sources could be extremely beneficial for the environment.
The study, published in the journal Nature Sustainability, highlights how the adaptation of a sugar tax could help the environment and public health as sugar is one of the worst foods to consume.
Surprise! Oh, and they want control of land, too
The authors looked at three scenarios of how to redirect existing sugar cropland to alternate uses.
- The EU reforesting its existing sugar cropland.
- The EU switching its sugar beet crops to ethanol production.
- The EU exporting its excess sugar production while Brazil switches its sugarcane crops to ethanol production.
How nice
Sugar taxation will be the most effective tool for reducing sugar consumption. This will be not only great for the environment but also for public health. Reports have found that processed food and sugar lead to malnutrition and obesity. Check out these recipes to help Curb Your Cravings for Sugar With These Naturally Sweet Foods!
Well, yes, too much sugar is bad for your health. Of course, the same people who believe in climate doom will accuse the people push this tax as fatphobic. Also, these people can mind their own f’ing business. They don’t want sugar? Then don’t have it in their own lives. Leave everyone else the F alone
Cory Booker, senator from New Jersey, is challenging Americans to take a sugar-free challenge with him for the next three months.
I dare him, and all the ones signing up for his challenge, to give up their use of fossil fuels.
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