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الشرق اللبنانية
Lebanon Implements New Environmental Tax
The article discussed the new environmental tax issued by Lebanon aimed at funding waste management. The tax imposed rates ranging from 1% to 3% on imported products, but its implementation was temporarily halted following governmental and economic objections. The author explained that, despite its intention to improve the environmental situation, these taxes represent an additional burden on the economy, as the costs are passed on to consumers and manufacturers, affecting their competitiveness and purchasing power, especially amid current crises such as rising energy and transportation costs. He emphasized that the effectiveness of environmental policies should not be measured solely by revenue generated, but by their impact on pollution and the environment. He called for better waste management and tackling pollution at its true sources, rather than relying on taxes that do not lead to real environmental improvement.
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