Some people support the idea of imposing taxes on fossil fuels (oil, coil and gas) in order to reduce energy consumption. Other people disagree with this approach. Consider the debate and its arguments, and come to your own conclusion.

As many countries around the world are developing and modernising, there is more consumerism and a corresponding need for
oil
, coal and gas.
Therefore
, some people believe that imposing high taxes on these will be helpful in declining the
consumption
wheras
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whereas
others opine that, it is not only the right solution as it
suffer
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suffers
many poor people. I strongly believe that
,
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apply
It is crucial to increase taxes to decline the
consumption
and saving the environment.
Firstly
, the fact that
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the gas and
oil
has become
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a
significant source for the better standard of living in highly developed countries and
also
it helps to provide some basic necessities
such
as electricity and transportation to the people around the rural
ares
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areas
area
.
Therfore
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Therefore
, it is obvious that increasing taxes definitely would affect the life of the
deprivated
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deprived
people.
For instance
, imposing taxes would not only end up with
oil
, coal and gas price.
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Furthermore
, gradually it will
reflects
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reflect
in
the
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every basic
needs
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need
such
as electricity, busfare, rice and so on, for the consumers.
Conversely
, some people who are concerned about the environment proposes the idea of increasing the taxes on these, in order to save the world and the high
consumption
may lead to jeopardising many beautiful landscapes. Already there is a shortage in these sources and
thus
make the countries to think about, untouched areas
such
as the
Norh
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North
pole to get more
oil
and gas.
For instance
, an area, all countries would like to drill is the
Antartica
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Antarctica
, home of many glaciers, and animals including Penguin, Seal, Polar bear. Drilling here would harm the habitat and in case of any spillage would be
disatrous
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disastrous
to the environment.
Thus
, taxes would be helpful to reduce
the
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consumption
as well as saving the world. In conclusion,
although
,
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an
increase in taxes would
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affect
some people in
the
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rural areas, I firmly believe that
,
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it is necessary to reduce consumerism and eventually saving the natural resources and habitats.
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