For
It forces governments to take environmental promises seriously.
Against
It punishes citizens for decisions they did not make themselves.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Like, if it’s only a few that miss the target then they get fined or taxed - there’s an incentive to hit them.”
“I definitely think the Netherlands should do more to meet the climate targets.”
“If Ireland has to pay billions in fines, we absolutely are being punished.”
“They’ll be waived; most countries aren’t going to meet them and are not going to all fine themselves.”