Taiwan studies imposing environment tax starting 2011

The Taiwanese Cabinet is reportedly considering implementing environmental taxes in 2011. According to media reports, the tax proposal, currently with a tax reform committee under the Cabinet, includes levies on pollutants as well as greenhouse gas emissions caused by fossil fuels. The committee is also said to be planning a nuclear energy tax starting 2011. The Cabinet will discuss the plans on June 26. (June 18, 2009)