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Statement 1: "A tax of $50 per ton of carbon is projected to reduce national emissions by 15% within five years and increase the average household's annual energy cost by $300."
Statement 2: "A society that prioritizes environmental protection over short-term economic costs should implement the carbon tax, as it is the right thing to do for future generations."
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