When it comes to global environmental issues and solutions, the answers are always debatable. Since people nowadays live in heavily-polluted air, which is caused by the burning of fossil fuels, the governments should levy green taxes on both private sectors and individuals.

Many people rely on fossil fuels despite growing environmental concerns. With carbon emissions, people keep inhaling polluted air, leading to damage to the respiratory system. Green taxes, which are effective methods, help to curb the excessive carbon release. For instance, factories are incentivized to reduce carbon release by delving into clean energy innovation. This can largely decrease waste air emission because businesses seek to reduce taxes and avoid punishments. Moreover, individuals are more willing to take public transportation rather than gas-powered private cars in that they are financially motivated.

Speaking from a more macro and synergistic perspective, Finland introduced carbon taxes in the 1990s. The policy serves as a catalyst, triggering changes in diverse human behaviors due to the increased costs. Eventually, the overall consumption of harmful energy reduced and cleaner energy use such as biofuels developed. The tax-based law enforcement clearly improved citizens' living conditions, continuously guiding the society toward a sustainable virtuous cycle over the long run.