I’ve got to disagree with you on your second sentence. These people don’t give two shits about lessening demand for fossil fuels.
No, their MMCC religion is solely focused on wealth transfer from the top 50% to the bottom 50% in any way possible, both in the US and globally. A Carbon Tax won’t do shit to lessen demand, but it will severely damage our economy, creating more dependents on the government, which in turn will require more taxes from the top 50%, which will further their chokehold on power at all costs.
Want proof? How much of AOC’s Green New Deal actually went to “fix” climate change vs social programs.
I think people that have little to no disposal income will have to buy less gasoline, and be more frugal with other energy to heat and cool their apartments, or homes, etc. Either that or stop buying food. However, business and industry and other required government services, will have to buy energy, just pay more. Although, of course the economy will slow which will then reduce demand for energy, as their will be much less demand for products and services.
Of course the rich/elite will be able to afford as much energy as they want Agree on the motives of the Man Made Climate Change religious zealots and Dem politicians. Yes, the money won't "fix" anything, but will do what you say. Another slush find to buy votes and create more dependency.
They can't even tell us what percentage is Man's fault, and what percentage is nature, let alone how the money will be used to "fix" climate change.