Bill Nye Explains the Carbon Tax to Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice

Why is Bill Nye optimistic about addressing climate change? As he explains to Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice, part of the solution lies in charging a fee for carbon production, commonly described as a Carbon Tax, and returning the fee to the people. Addressing Ted Cruz’s probable objections, Bill explains an existing, functional model for the plan: the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend, in which the state gives citizens a check each year to ensure that Alaskan citizens (like Neil’s wife) benefit from the exploitation of their oil resources. Plus, you’ll find out what the phrase, “High on the hog” really means. This “Behind the Scenes“ video was shot during the recording of our episode, “The Story of Life on Earth with Sir David Attenborough.“ If you’d like to listen to the full podcast, click here: Support us on Patreon: Subscribe to StarTalk: Follow StarTalk: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson #BillNye