Swiss vote on whether to hike taxes to fight climate change

Swiss voters are casting ballots in a referendum on a proposed ‘carbon dioxide law’ that would hike fees and taxes (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone/AP)

Swiss voters are casting ballots in a referendum on a proposed “carbon dioxide law” which would increase fees and taxes on fuels that produce greenhouse gases.

The proposal would revise and strengthen an existing law that aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 2030.