On: What can I do about climate change?

[ealhad]

> We should also start taxing carbon emissions.

Yes, but not without developping the alternatives. For example, in France, the government decided to raise the taxes on gas and especially diesel — but at the same time, the small train lines are being shut down, so people living in the country aren't to happy.

[WA → ealhad]

People in the country usually pay a lot less rent/housing. Paying more for transportation is to be expected if you don't live in a city.

If they don't like it, they could try to move to a city and swap their high transportation cost for higher rent.