The US Congress is considering a proposal to tax sugary drinks. An editorial in the NY Times looks at this issue and concludes:
Bigger fixes are needed, of course, starting with decent health care. The young need more exercise, healthier lunches and better education on nutrition. All consumers – not just those lucky enough to live near farms or large grocery stores – should be able to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable prices. While we wait, Congress could impose an excise tax on sugary drinks – one of the main culprits in the obesity epidemic.
Read more: NY Times, 3 June 2009
US: Has pop gone flat?
Outlines recent US initiatives to introduce a tax on sugary drinks.
Read more: Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2009