Question

The Payment for Environmental Services Act (PSA) was designed to protect forests and their services. How did Costa Rica fund the PSA? The Payment for Environmental Services Act (PSA) was designed to protect forests and their services. How did Costa Rica fund the PSA?

a. The PSA was funded mostly through taxes on industries that benefited most from the program.
b. The PSA was funded through only a fossil fuel tax.
c. The PSA was funded through taxes on all industries in Costa Rica.
d. The PSA was funded through taxes on everyone’s income.

Answer 1

Answer: The PSA was funded mostly through taxes on industries that benefited most from the program.

Explanation: I just got it right

Answer 2

Correct answer is d.

Step-by-step explanation:

The funding for the Payment for Environmental Services comes mostly from tax revenues on everyone's income. Originally, one part was going to come from fossil fuel tax, but not entirely from that. Therefore answer b is incorrect. A part of the funding also comes from contracts with companies who benefit from the program.