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Franziska Funke

Associate Doctoral Researcher in Environmental Economics, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.

Potsdam, Germany.

Franziska Funke

No UK politician is calling for a meat tax – but maybe they should

Food

No UK politician is calling for a meat tax – but maybe they should

— Misinformation is a challenge, but the success of the UK’s sugar tax suggests the feasibility of a tax on food. If implemented effectively, a meat tax could tackle health and environmental issues.

By Franziska Funke, Linus Mattauch

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