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		wnoise on Oct 1, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tire dust makes up the majority of ocean microplas... A tire tax would also work, except for the unfortunate safety implications.

eep_social on Oct 1, 2023 | [–]

Yup. The second order effects are tricky. Gas tax was an elegant solution that will not be easy to replace.

PartiallyTyped on Oct 1, 2023 | [–]

It would most likely hurt the working class more than anyone else.

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